| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4309488 | Surgery | 2007 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Patients greater than 60 years account currently for one third of DD KTs performed at our center, and more than half receive kidneys from ECDs. By preferentially directing ECD kidneys to appropriately selected elderly patients, waiting times can be decreased and survival is similar compared with SCD KTs in the elderly. In addition, short-term outcomes can be achieved in patients greater than 60 years that are comparable with those in younger patients.
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Authors
Phillip S. MD, Alan C. MD, PhD, Erica L. MD, Jeffrey MD, William PharmD, Michael D. PhD, Samy S. MBBCh, PhD, Gloria BS, Patricia L. MD, Robert J. MD,