Kidney Transplant Rejection Rate
I'm going to have a kidney transplant surgery tomorrow, and I'm very afraid of possible postoperative rejection reactions. I'd like to know how high the rejection rate is after kidney transplantation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Rejection after kidney transplantation is a common phenomenon, occurring in approximately 70% to 90% of cases. This means that most patients may face the risk of rejection following kidney transplantation. The likelihood of rejection is influenced by multiple factors, including the degree of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching between donor and recipient, the patient's prior transplant history, blood type compatibility, and the activity of the patient's immune system.
The occurrence time and types of rejection reactions also vary. Based on the timing, rejection reactions can be classified as hyperacute, accelerated, acute, or chronic rejection. Hyperacute and accelerated rejections typically occur within 24 hours to 7 days after kidney transplantation, while chronic rejection may develop 3 to 6 months post-transplantation, sometimes even delayed for more than 10 years.
