[Kidney transplantation in patients over 60 years of age. Study of 37 patients].
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.
Correas Gómez
M A
MA
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Valdecilla, Santander.
Portillo Martín
J A
JA
Gutiérrez Baños
J L
JL
Monge Mirallas
J M
JM
Edreira
A
A
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D015996:Survival Rate
Trasplante renal en pacientes mayores de 60 años. Estudio de 37 pacientes.