Graph comparing graft survival rates for kidney transplants in 1985 and 2016. (IMAGE)

University of Pittsburgh

Graph comparing graft survival rates for kidney transplants in 1985 and 2016.

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Medical advances have helped dramatically lower the rates of acute rejection (within the first year) after transplant but chronic rejection continues to reduce long-term organ survival.

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Fadi Lakkis, University of Pittsburgh, data adapted from United States Renal Data System

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