Transplantation 50 Years Later — Progress, Challenges, and Promises
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- 23 December 2004
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 351 (26) , 2761-2766
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmon043418
Abstract
A half-century has elapsed since the first transplantation, and this procedure is now accepted as the treatment of choice for end-stage organ failure. This article reviews the many developments since that historic moment. Although tremendous progress has contributed to the success of this form of therapy, several challenges remain if transplantation is to be widely available with minimal risks and optimal outcomes.Keywords
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