Nowadays, advanced age does not represent an absolute contraindication to kidney transplantation (KT). However, aging is frequently associated with multiple comorbidities and lower performance status, making KT candidates less surgically fit. Limited data are available on the impact of KT morbidity on elderly recipients' outcomes.

Impact of kidney transplant morbidity on elderly recipients' outcomes

Cilloni, Daniela;
2020-01-01

Abstract

Nowadays, advanced age does not represent an absolute contraindication to kidney transplantation (KT). However, aging is frequently associated with multiple comorbidities and lower performance status, making KT candidates less surgically fit. Limited data are available on the impact of KT morbidity on elderly recipients' outcomes.
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40520-020-01558-4
Charlson comorbidity index (CCI); Clavien-dindo (c-d); Elderly recipients; Kidney transplantation (KT); Transplant morbidity
Pravisani, Riccardo; Isola, Miriam; Baccarani, Umberto; Crestale, Sara; Tulissi, Patrizia; Vallone, Clotilde; Risaliti, Andrea; Cilloni, Daniela; Adani, Gian Luigi
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