Access to kidney transplantation in European adults aged 75 to 84 years and related outcomes: An analysis of the ERA ‐EDTA Registry database

In conclusion, in the European dialysis population aged ≥75‐84 years access to kidney transplantation is low, and allocation of kidney transplants remains a rare event. Though both are increasing with time and vary considerably between countries. The trend towards improved survival outcomes is encouraging. This information can aid informed decision‐making regarding treatment options. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Transplant International - January 31, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Maria Pippias, Vianda S Stel, Anneke Kramer, Jose M Abad Diez, Nuria Arest é‐Fosalba, Carole Ayav, Jadranka Buturovic, Fergus J Caskey, Frederic Collart, Cécile Couchoud, Johan De Meester, James G Heaf, Ilkka Helanterä, Marc H Hemmelder, Myrto Kostop Tags: Original Article Source Type: research