Cross Jennifer
Renal Transplant Program, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario.
CANNT J. 2003 Jul-Sep;13(3):40-59; quiz 48-9.
Successful renal transplantation is the treatment of choice for most end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, improving quality of life and increasing survival as compared with long-term dialysis treatment. The purpose of this article is to explain the process of transplantation by discussing the assessment of potential recipients, surgical techniques, post-operative course, potential complications and benefits. A brief overview of immunosuppression will also be discussed.
成功的肾移植是大多数终末期肾病（ESRD）患者的首选治疗方法，与长期透析治疗相比，可改善生活质量并提高生存率。本文的目的是通过讨论潜在受者的评估、手术技术、术后过程、潜在并发症和益处来解释移植过程。还将简要概述免疫抑制。
