Reuse of a Previously Transplanted Kidney From a Deceased Donor Using Luminex Virtual Crossmatching: A Case Report

• DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.06.015
• Publication Date: 2014-08-14T02:28:20Z
• Authors: S.J. Park; S.H. Oh; M.S. Kang; T.H. Kim; S.W. Kang; Y.C. Yoon; Y.H. Kim
• Keywords: Adult; Male; Middle Aged; Kidney Transplantation; Tissue Donors; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Blood Grouping and Crossmatching; Cadaver; Humans; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Female; Aged

Kidney transplantation is the most desired modality of renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We have attempted to expand the organ donor pool through several methods, including the use of expanded donor criteria. Although previously transplanted kidneys are rarely reused, they can be suitable for transplantation into patients in need. We report a case of successful reuse of a previously transplanted kidney from a deceased donor by means of Luminex virtual crossmatching with the first donor and actual crossmatching with the second donor.