Pre-emptive transplant — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 10-year-old with ESKD has a suitable healthy parent donor. When should transplant ideally occur?

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Correct answer: A — Pre-emptive transplant

Pre-emptive living donor transplant (before dialysis) is optimal. Superior graft survival, avoids dialysis complications, improves growth and neurodevelopment.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – Transplant CPG