| Theme |
Dialysis related amyloidosis -- The breakthrough is close at hand |
| Title |
Kidney transplantation and dialysis related amyloidosis |
| Author |
Kazuhide Saito |
Division of Urology, Department of Regenerative and Transplant Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University |
| [ Summary ] |
Kidney transplantation is one of the best prophylaxis and treatment for dialysis-related amyloidosis. However, in spite of its strong ability to reduce beta2-microglobulin, it is very difficult to improve already-developed amyloid deposits and destructive osteoarticular lesions after long-term hemodialysis. It is desirable that options on kidney transplantation become more accessible for ESRD patients in Japan. |