Successful reuse of a transplanted kidney 9 years after initial transplantation: 4-year follow-up

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Title:	Successful reuse of a transplanted kidney 9 years after initial transplantation: 4-year follow-up
Authors:	Tseng, Wen-Hsin Tian, Yu-Feng Liao, Alex Chien-Hwa Chen, Ming-Jenn Ho, Hsuan-Ying Kuo, Jinn-Rung Huang, Steven K.
Contributors:	Chi Mei Med Ctr, Div Urol, Dept Surg Chi Mei Med Ctr, Div Transplantat Surg, Div Gen Surg, Dept Surg Chia Nan Univ Pharm & Sci, Dept Hlth & Nutr Chi Mei Med Ctr, Div Urol, Div Transplantat Surg, Dept Surg Chi Mei Med Ctr, Div Neurosurg, Dept Surg Southern Taiwan Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Biotechnol
Keywords:	Kidney transplantation Reuse
Date:	2018-09-17
Issue Date:	2019-11-15 15:43:40 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	BMC
Abstract:	Background: Kidney transplantation is the preferred renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease, but the waiting list for kidneys continues to grow because of a shortage of donor organs. The reuse of transplanted kidneys would seem to be a good approach to expand the pool of available organs. Here, we describe the reuse of a kidney 9 years after the initial transplantation. At 4-year follow-up, the second recipient is showing good renal function. Case presentation: In 2005, a kidney was transplanted from a 40-year-old man, who suffered brain death due to an intracranial hemorrhage, into a 45-year-old man. Nine years later, the recipient suffered a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, resulting in brain death. The kidney was re-transplanted into a 40-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy who had received hemodialysis for 5 years. During 4 years of follow-up, the graft has functioned well. Conclusions: This case demonstrates the successful regrafting of a transplanted kidney. We believe this is the longest period for reuse of kidney after initial transplantation. The outcome suggests that a well-functioning transplanted kidney can be reused years after transplantation.
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Relation:	Bmj Open, v.19, 234
Appears in Collections:	[Dept. of Health and Nutrition (including master's program)] Periodical Articles

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