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Transplant ProcessIndications/Contraindications
Indications
Common indications for kidney transplant include:
- Advanced renal failure (GFR <20 ml/min)
- End-stage renal disease (defined as irreversible and permanent renal impairment which requires dialysis to sustain life)
Common indications for pancreas transplant include:
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Absolute Contraindications
The list of absolute and relative contraindications for kidney or kidney/pancreas transplant is continually evolving as our experience with certain pre-existing conditions and diseases grows.
At present, the only absolute contraindications for kidney or kidney-pancreas transplants appear to be:
- BMI (Body Mass Index) >40 for kidney transplant
- BMI>29 for pancreas transplant
- Active malignancy
- Active infection
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