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The influence of delayed graft function.

Ricard Sola1, Antonio Alarcón, Carlos Jiménez

  • 1Nephrology Department, Fundacio Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain. rsola@fundacio-puigvert.es

Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation : Official Publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
|June 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Delayed graft function (DGF) incidence remained stable in renal transplant recipients. While not directly impacting survival, DGF is linked to acute rejection and poorer graft function, suggesting ischemia time reduction may improve outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplantation Immunology

Background:

  • Delayed graft function (DGF) is a significant complication following renal transplantation.
  • Understanding DGF incidence and associated factors is crucial for improving transplant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence, clinical consequences, and temporal evolution of DGF in a large cohort of Spanish renal transplant recipients.
  • To identify factors influencing DGF and its association with graft and patient survival.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 3365 renal transplant recipients from Spanish centers.
  • Data collected from transplants performed in 1990, 1994, and 1998.
  • Evaluation of recipient body mass, donor age, donation type, pre-transplant treatment, and ischemia times.

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Main Results:

  • DGF incidence remained constant (approx. 30%) across the study years.
  • DGF was not directly associated with graft or patient survival.
  • Elderly donors and longer cold ischemia times correlated with higher DGF rates.
  • DGF significantly associated with acute rejection, CMV infection, worse renal function, and hypertension at 3 months post-transplant.

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of DGF in renal transplantation is stable but associated with adverse outcomes.
  • DGF indirectly impacts graft survival through links with acute rejection, hypertension, and reduced renal function.
  • Shortening ischemia times is a potential strategy to decrease DGF incidence and enhance transplant success.