[Kidney transplantation in patients over 60 years of age. Study of 37 patients].

Abstract

Between February 1975 and September 1993, 735 renal transplantations have been performed 37 of which took place in 60+ year-old subjects. All grafts were from corpse donors. 34 were first time transplants and 3 were re-transplants. In general, immunosuppression has been accomplished with Cyclosporin, Azathioprine, and Prednisone. Annual patient and graft survival is 87% and 69%, respectively. A review is made of the complications developed and the success rate with and without a functioning graft. Considering long-term results, many patients lead a normal live with stable renal function.

• Authors: M A Correas Gómez, J A Portillo Martín, J L Gutiérrez Baños, J M Monge Mirallas, A Edreira
• Journal: Actas urologicas espanolas (Actas Urol Esp) Vol. 18 Issue 9 Pg. 861-4 (Oct 1994) ISSN: 0210-4806 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Trasplante renal en pacientes mayores de 60 años. Estudio de 37 pacientes.
• PMID: 7817853 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Age Factors
• Aged
• Female
• Graft Survival
• Humans
• Kidney Transplantation (adverse effects, mortality)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Postoperative Complications (epidemiology, etiology)
• Survival Rate