Approximately 1700 children suffering from chronic kidney disease stage 5 in Europe and the United States of America undergo kidney transplantation each year. 1,2 A successful kidney transplantation is considered as the best therapeutic option regarding long-term patient survival and quality of life. 3,4 Outcomes have markedly improved over the last decades, particularly due to the introduction of modern
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