Primary Graft Dysfunction

A form of ischemia-reperfusion injury occurring in the early period following transplantation. Significant pathophysiological changes in MITOCHONDRIA are the main cause of the dysfunction. It is most often seen in the transplanted lung, liver, or kidney and can lead to GRAFT REJECTION.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): C14.907.725.675, C23.550.767.877.750

MeSH Unique ID: D055031

Entry Terms:

• Dysfunction, Primary Graft
• Graft Dysfunction, Primary

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Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Reperfusion Injury
Primary Graft Dysfunction

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathologic Processes
Postoperative Complications
Reperfusion Injury
Primary Graft Dysfunction