Thematic Area:  Allograft Recipient Care

The following guidance document is endorsed by the Workgroup based on standardized reviews:

KDIGO Best Practice Guideline for the Care of Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Am J Transplant 2009; 9 Suppl 3:S1-155 

Core Recommendations:

1. KDIGO Guideline gives an overview on post-transplant care after kidney transplantation.
2. Guidelines about immunosuppressive therapy and antiviral therapy are given.
3. Many other aspects of post-transplant-care are covered.
4. Structured post-transplant care is needed. 

Comments by Evaluators:

• Partly outdated
• Focus on adult clinical transplantaion
• Only partly valid for children, need of a special pediatric comment