Transfusion Medicine support in live related combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT): A case report

Publication date: Available online 16 December 2014 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): R.N. Makroo , Mohit Chowdhry , Vikas Hegde , N.L. Rosamma , Uday Thakur Combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT) is the procedure of choice for patients with dual-organ failure. Transfusion Medicine support in live related combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT) not only involves the provision of safest possible blood and histocompatibility testing (HLA typing & CDC Crossmatch) but also ensures better patient care due to availability of various advance immunohematological techniques in a time bound frame. A fully equipped functional and sophisticated blood bank and HLA lab is a must in the hospitals where such surgeries are done.
Source: Apollo Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research