Can a kidney be transplanted across blood groups?
Yes, with ABO-incompatible protocols that remove blood-group antibodies first.
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ABO-incompatible kidney transplant
Transplanting across blood groups, and how it is made possible.
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Short Answer
ABO-incompatible transplant allows a kidney transplant across different blood groups by removing the recipient’s blood-group antibodies beforehand, widening the donor pool.
Medical Facts
- Blood-group antibodies would otherwise reject a mismatched kidney.
- Antibody removal and immunosuppression make the transplant possible.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Ask if your centre offers ABO-incompatible transplant.
- Understand the extra monitoring required.
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