OPTN/SRTR 2011 Annual Data Report: deceased organ donation

Area of Science:

• Transplantation Medicine
• Public Health
• Organ Donation Statistics

Background:

• In 2011, 9023 deaths were eligible for organ donation, a slight decrease from the previous year.
• The conversion rate of eligible deaths to organ donors was 72.9%.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze organ donation and transplantation rates in 2011.
• To examine variations in organ yield and discard rates across different donation service areas (DSAs).

Main Methods:

• Analysis of national organ donation data from 2011.
• Calculation of donation rates, organ yield ratios, organs transplanted per donor, and discard rates.
• Comparison of these metrics across various donation service areas.

Main Results:

• The donation rate varied by DSA, with 72.9% of eligible deaths converted to donors.
• Observed/expected organ yield ratios ranged from 0.89 to 1.13 across DSAs.
• Organs transplanted per donor averaged 3.07, with discard rates varying by DSA and organ type.

Conclusions:

• Significant regional disparities exist in organ donation and transplantation efficiency.
• Organ discard rates are influenced by organ type and DSA-specific factors.
• Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing organ utilization.