ABO Incompatible Transplantation

ABO incompatible transplantation refers to kidney transplants where the donor and recipient have different blood types. Usually, matching blood types is crucial for successful transplants because mismatched types can lead to severe immune reactions. However, advances in medical techniques allow some patients to receive kidneys from donors with incompatible blood types. This is achieved through treatments that reduce the recipient's immune response, such as plasmapheresis or medications that suppress the immune system. While this increases the number of available donors, careful monitoring is essential to manage potential complications after the transplant.