P1790a Two-Case Comparison: Preemptive and Prophylactic Use of Direct Antiviral Drugs in Transplantation of HCV-Infectetd Kidneys to Uninfected Patients
Abstract:Background and Aims
The organ shortage especially in blood group 0 forces transplant professionals to discuss new approaches to expand the donor pool. Recently, the successful therapy of HCV with direct antiviral agents in kidney transplanted patients has made the transplantation of HCV-infected kidneys to uninfected patients possible. Furthermore, these organs promise an above-average organ function as HCV-infected donors are usually young and have fewer comorbidities. Since there is no stan… Show more
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