ABSTRACT
Indications Indications for kidney transplantation are irreversible chronic or end-stage renal
disease. Contraindications include: ABO incompatibility without preparatory desen sitization, active or chronic infection, active or recent (<3 years) malignancy, active glomerulonephritis, life expectancy < 1 year, sensitization to donor HLA antigens without preparatory desensitization, serious (untreatable) preexisting comorbidities, medical noncompliance, active substance abuse, uncontrolled psychiatric disorders.
