Donor-recipient matching is a complex decision process requiring the integration of
multiple factors and a holistic view of the situation from both the donor and recipient
perspectives. Donor/recipient sizes, ages, comorbidities, travel distances, anticipated
ischemic times, studies on the donor organ, and other metrics must all be combined
by transplant clinicians into a single decision to accept or decline a particular
offer. Moreover, features such as the stability of the donor or recipient can change
in real time, so even well-considered plans must constantly be re-evaluated.
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Published online: December 07, 2022
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