The Association between Peri-Transplant RBC Transfusion and Graft Failure after Kidney Transplantation: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Background: Patients undergoing kidney transplantation (KT) often receive red blood cell (RBC) transfusion during admission for KT which may increase the risk of allosensitization. The association between peri-transplant RBC transfusion and graft survival was evaluated using a nationwide cohort. Met...

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Main Authors: Kyungho Lee, Seohee Lee, Eun Jin Jang, Ga Hee Kim, Seokha Yoo, Minkyoo Lee, Hye Ryoun Jang, Ho Geol Ryu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/16/3750