http://www.atcmeetingabstracts.com/abstract/marked-increase-in-pre-existing-morbidity-among-living-kidney-donors-in-the-united-states/Marked Increase in Pre-Existing Morbidity among Living Kidney Donors in the United States
J. Schold, D. Goldfarb, L. Buccini, J. Rodrigue, D. Mandelbrot, E. Heaphy, R. Fatica, E. Poggio
Introduction
Research suggests long-term health of living kidney donors is comparable to the general population. However, there are limited comprehensive studies of morbidity among this population and criteria for living donor candidacy have been shown to be highly variable between US transplant centers. Our aim was to evaluate secular trends of comorbid conditions among living donors in the US.
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Discussion
Although long-term studies provide reassurance regarding the health of living donors, these data suggest continued vigilance of donor outcomes and careful ongoing consideration of donor candidacy are needed.