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Sumi
Member
Username: Sumi123
Post Number: 4
Registered: 03-2014
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2014 - 07:51 pm: | 
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There is no certainty how long a kidney can last but still...How long can an unrelated 65 year old kidney last in a young patient? The donor does not have hypertension or diabetes.
I know 'Gene' received a kidney from a 64 year old donor. Anyone had any experience and how long it lasted? |
Kidneyboy
Member
Username: Kidneyboy
Post Number: 63
Registered: 01-2012
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2014 - 10:04 pm: |
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Hi Sumi,
You are correct, there is no certainty how long a Tx kidney will last. I guess that would also mean there is no expiration date for one either.
From personal experience, 13 yrs. was mine for my first cadaver first Tx kidney. I know of a member here, who has recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. As for quality of life, having a Tx was decidedly better than dialysis for me.
With today's advanced knowledge, techniques, and medications, longevity has greatly increased regardless of donor age. |
Rita
Forum Leader
Username: Rita
Post Number: 948
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 05:10 pm: |
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I would think they would not give it to you if doctors felt it would last for a good amount of time.
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