Donor characteristics associated with reduced graft survival: an approach to expanding the pool of kidney donors1
FKFriedrich K. PortJLJennifer L. Bragg‐GreshamRARobert A. MetzgerDMDawn M. DykstraBWBrenda W. Gillespie
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor · Massachusetts General Hospital · +2 more institutions
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Abstract
Background
Availability of cadaveric kidneys for transplantation is far below the growing need, leading to longer waiting time and more deaths while waiting.
Methods
Using national data from 1995 to 2000, we evaluated graft survival by donor characteristics and the rate of discard of retrieved organs, with the goal of increasing use of kidneys that are associated with increased risk of graft failure, that is, expanded donor kidneys.
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Keywords
- Medicine
- Cadaveric spasm
- Kidney
- Transplantation
- Kidney transplantation
- Relative risk
- Creatinine
- Surgery
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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