Exchange-donor Renal Transplantation.

Huh KH, Kim HJ, Jeon KO, Kiml BS, Kim YS, Park K.

Clinical Transplants 2009, Chapter 18

Summary

Exchange-donor programs may prevent the current loss of many suitable living donors. Both incompatible donor-recipient pairs--with ABO incompatibility or positive cross-matches--A nd compatible pairs who wish to locate more suitable donors should be encouraged to participate in exchange-donor programs. Advantages and limitations of exchange-donor programs must be carefully explained to prevent interfamilial conflict. Exchange-donor programs may relieve shortages of donor organs and offer good posttransplant outcomes. Therefore, this program should be widely implemented.