Renal Transplantation 1

RENAL TRANSPLANTATION

The  history of tissue and organ transplantation is ancient,  but

successful transplantation is a recent event.

It  has been a by product of our undertanding the immune  system,

its   role  in  xeno* and  autotransplants  and  the  advent   of

immunosuppressive drugs.

Thus in 1960, successful kidney and other organ  transplantations

become a reality.

1.1 KIDNEY FAILURE

Causes of end stage renal failure include:

* Glomerulonephritis

* Chronic pyelonephritis

* Diabetes mellitus

* Obstructive Uropathies

* Polycystic disease

In   the  end  stage  of  kidney  failure,  dialysis  (haemo   or

peritoneal)  has  the potential of maintaining life  and  provide

alternate  therapy for these patients. Patients on dialysis  have

anaemia, hypertension, lower vitality and increased dependence on

hospital    facilities.   Transplantation   under   ideal    home

circumstances provides a cost effective alternative ensuring near

normal productive quality of life and life span

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