Kidney transplantation in the elderly

Korean J Intern Med. 2024 Nov;39(6):875-881. doi: 10.3904/kjim.2024.089. Epub 2024 Oct 24.

Abstract

Interest in kidney transplant studies in the elderly population is increasing as more research has been conducted on the immune system. With this review, we hope to encourage the need for research on kidney transplantation in the elderly.

Keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Elderly; End-stage kidney disease; Kidney transplantation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Graft Rejection / immunology
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents