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ArticleCase reports in nephrology and dialysis

Individualized Decision-Making and Outcomes for the 87-Year-Old Living Kidney Donor: A Case Report.

Dana Kigitovica, Viktorija Kuzema, Janis Jusinskis, Veronika Mesecko, Vadims Suhorukovs, Aivars Petersons, Ieva Ziedina

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Dana KigitovicaDepartment of Internal Diseases, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
Viktorija KuzemaDepartment of Internal Diseases, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
Janis JusinskisPauls Stradins Clinical University hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Veronika MeseckoPauls Stradins Clinical University hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Vadims SuhorukovsPauls Stradins Clinical University hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Aivars PetersonsDepartment of Internal Diseases, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
Ieva ZiedinaDepartment of Internal Diseases, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.

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Abstract

Introduction: Latvia faces a challenging shortage of available kidney donors, leading to a significant mismatch between demand for kidney transplantation and supply. Although older adult donors require a thorough pre-donation workup to rule out significant medical comorbidities, it offers hope for potential kidney transplantation candidates. Case Presentation: This case study presents the unique scenario of an 87-year-old living kidney donor, where individualized decision-making resulted in outstanding outcomes for both the donor and recipient. Conclusions: The initial assessment for donation, which involves renal scintigraphy, serves as a preventive measure. In cases where one of the kidneys exhibits insufficient function, this approach avoids the necessity for further costly tests, thus preserving resources in the healthcare budget. The decision concerning an older donor should undergo thorough discussion by a multidisciplinary team to minimize perioperative and long-term risks. Nonetheless, a thoughtful approach to elderly donors offers a valuable opportunity to expand the living donor pool in the context of the organ shortage problem.

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Elderly donorKidney transplantationLiving kidney donor

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