A path to renal transplantation in Nepal

• Main Authors: J Enns, G Aryal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal 2011-03-01
• Series: Journal of Pathology of Nepal
• Subjects: Renal Transplant; South Asia; Nepal; Human Leukocyte Antigen
• Online Access: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JPN/article/view/4453

<p>End Stage Renal Disease affects many people in the world. There are three methods of renal replacement therapy available to patients: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis and transplantation. Transplantation is the most viable and cost effective form of renal replacement therapy that is available for these patients. There are 3 factors required to help ensure a successful renal transplantation program: A well legislated donor and recipient program, Human Leukocyte Antigen testing (pre and post transplant), as well as a post transplant follow up program.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Renal Transplant; South Asia; Nepal; Human Leukocyte Antigen</p> <p>DOI: 10.3126/jpn.v1i1.4453</p> <p><em>Journal of Pathology of Nepal </em>(2011) Vol.1, 52-55</p>