Review
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World J Transplant. Feb 24, 2012; 2(1): 9-18
Published online Feb 24, 2012. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v2.i1.9
Table 1 Types of living donation
Genetically related
1st degree relativeParent, sibling, offspring
2nd degree relativeGrandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew
OtherCousin
Emotionally relatedSpouse, in-laws, adopted, friend
Unrelated (not genetically or emotionally related)Directed (possibility of donor-recipient financial arrangement)
Non directed (altruistic)
Paired exchange
Living-deceased exchange