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Delayed graft function: current status and future directions.
Kurtis J Swanson1, Manoj Bhattarai2, Sandesh Parajuli1
1Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin.
Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
|December 29, 2022
Summary
Delayed graft function (DGF) after transplant predicts poor outcomes. This review summarizes recent research on DGF prevention, detection, and management to improve graft and patient survival.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplantation immunology
- Clinical medicine
Background:
- Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent early complication following organ transplantation.
- DGF is a significant predictor of adverse post-transplant outcomes, including reduced graft survival and increased patient mortality.
- Understanding and managing DGF is crucial for improving transplant success rates.
Conclusions:
- Delayed graft function significantly impacts long-term graft viability and patient survival.
- Continued research into DGF prevention, early detection, and optimized management is essential.
- Improving the understanding and treatment of DGF holds the potential to enhance allograft function and survival rates.
