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Is it safe to give a kidney transplant to a 75 year old patient or 56 year old patient?
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Can be safe: Kidney transplants have been done in recipients as old as 80 years, but that is very rare. What is more important than the chronological age of the patient is the physiological age. Specifically, prior cancers, infections, and the cardiovascular health of the patient needs to be evaluated. The potential for physical rehabilitation needs realistic assessment as well.
Answered 10/3/2016
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