Journal article
Acceptability of older adults as living kidney donors
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Kidney transplantation from a living kidney donor (LKD) is associated with better long-term survival and quality of life for a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) than dialysis. We reviewed recent literature on the acceptability and outcomes of older adults as LKDs, which may be misunderstood in routine care.
RECENT FINDINGS: Studies report that receiving a kidney from an older LKD is associated with worse recipient …
Authors
Lam NN; Garg AX
Journal
Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 245–256
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
5 2016
DOI
10.1097/mnh.0000000000000215
ISSN
1062-4821