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Thrombophilic mutations: no association with thrombotic events in renal transplant recipients.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Jan 2000
Chiurchiu C, de Alvarellos T, Sanchez A, Cortiñas D, Douthat W, de la Fuente J, de Arteaga J, Massari P U
Abstract excerpt
Factor V Leiden and mutation of prothrombin gene G20210A have been associated with poor results in the early post-kidney transplantation period. Its long-term importance in stable patients has yet to be evaluated. We studied the prevalence of these inherited mutations and their relationship to thrombotic events in 82 Argentine renal transplant recipients with adequate long-term kidney function. In aggregate, 7.2%...
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