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Challenges and cons...
Challenges and considerations in diagnosing the kidney disease in deteriorating graft function.
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- Ekberg, Henrik (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Enheten för forskning kring njurfunktion och njursjukdom,Kirurgi,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Renal Research Unit,Surgery,Lund University Research Groups
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Johansson, Martin E (author)
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- 2012-06-28
- 2012
- English.
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In: Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation. - : Frontiers Media SA. - 1432-2277. ; 25:11, s. 1119-1128
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- Despite significant reductions in acute-rejection rates with the introduction of calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-based immunosuppressive therapy, improvements in long-term graft survival in renal transplantation have been mixed. Improving long-term graft survival continues to present a major challenge in the management of kidney-transplant patients. CNIs are a key component of immunosuppressive therapy, and chronic CNI toxicity has been widely thought to be a major factor in late graft failure. However, recent studies examining the causes of late graft failure in detail have challenged this view, highlighting the importance of antibody-mediated rejection and other factors. In addition, the diagnosis of CNI nephrotoxicity represents a challenge to clinicians, with the potential for over-diagnosis and an inappropriate reduction in immunosuppressive therapy. When graft function is deteriorating, accurately determining the cause of the kidney disease is essential for effective long-term management of the patient. Diagnosis requires a thorough clinical investigation, and in the majority of cases a specific cause can be identified.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Kirurgi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Surgery (hsv//eng)
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