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Nephrol Dial Transplant (2001) 16: 410-411
© 2001 European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association

Case Reports

Polycystic kidney patient as a cadaveric donor: is it appropriate?

Editor's note Please see also Editorial Comment by R.A.P. Koene, pp. 227–229.

Yan-Shen Shan, Po-Chang Lee, Edgar D. Sy, Chung-Jye Hung and Yih-Jyh Lin

Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC

Keywords: abnormal kidneys; autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD); cadaveric donor; kidney transplantation



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Shortage of cadaver kidney donors has prompted occasional use of abnormal kidneys such as those affected by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) with preserved renal function [1–3]. ADPKD is a hereditary disorder characterized by slow progressive deterioration of renal function due to cystic changes [4]. Upon serious consideration of quality-of-life improvement with a functioning kidney graft, there . . . [Full Text of this Article]



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Should polycystic kidneys ever be used for renal transplantation?
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