First international paired exchange kidney transplantations of Turkey
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Tarih
2015
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Yayıncı
Elsevier Science Inc
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Objective. We estimated that many patients on the waiting list for kidney transplantation in Turkey have immunologicaly incompatible suitable living donors. Paired exchange kidney transplantation (PETx) is superior to desensitization for patients with incompatible donors. Recently we decided to begin an international PETx program. Methods. We report three international living related paired kidney transplantations which occurred between May 14,2013, and March 7, 2014. The international donor and recipient operations were performed at Medical Park Hospital, Antalya, Turkey. All pairs were living related and written proofs were obtained according to Turkish laws. As with the donor procedures, the transplantation procedures were performed at the same time. Results. The uniqueness of these transplantations was that they are the first international exchange kidney transplantations between Turkey and Kirghizia. Currently all recipients are alive with wel-functioning grafts. Conclusion. In our institute, a 5% increase was obtained in living-related kidney transplantations by the help of PETx on a national basis. We believe that international PETx may also have the potential to expand the donor pool.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Paired Exchange Kidney Transplantations
Kaynak
Transplantation Proceedings
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Q3
Cilt
47
Sayı
5
