worthlesspeon
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- Jun 10, 2017
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Age of donor is not a huge issue since most transplants don't last much past 15 years or so (some variation based on the organ in question; lungs generally go quicker than kidneys for example). Even with antirejection meds, the immune system does far more damage than simple aging for them. Kids who receive transplants will require revision if they live long enough.Just out of curiosity, am I right in thinking that the age of the transplanted organ can become an issue for the recipient meaning that they will need another transplant in the future. For example a 13-14 year old recieving a heart or kidney or the like from say a 45 year old individual. The donated organ already has 45 years on the clock and in my mind would wear out before the rest of the recipients body. It's just a thought that's actually been rattling around in my head for some time. It's probably influenced by my background in mechanical engineering but I do realise that when it comes to medicine and organic systems as opposed to mechanical ones things aren't always black and white.