Kidney transplant and organ donation Flashcards

1
Q

How much longer does someone live with a kidney transplant compared to dialysis?

A

10 years

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2
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How is a person matched to a donor?

A

Using HLA A, B, C - on chromosome 6.

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3
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Which blood vessels is the kidney attached to?

A

The external iliac vessels.

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4
Q

What is the immunosuppression used?

A

introductory - basiliximab

after - tacrolimus, mycophenalate, prednisolone and steroids.

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5
Q

when is the native kidney removed?

A

In kidney infection (pyelonephritis) or if there’s cysts.

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6
Q

When can you NOT donate your kidney?

A

if you have had invasive cancer in the last 3 years, haematological cancer, HIV or an untreated systemic infection.

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