Synopsis It is not clear whether donor AKI is associated with allograft function and survival beyond the first posttransplant year. The present study aimed to determine the associations between donor AKI and long-term transplant outcomes and evaluate several risk factors as potential effect modifiers . This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses a clinical trial from Kidney International, “Deceased-donor acute kidney injury is not associated with kidney allograft failure”. Authors: Hall, Isaac E. et al.
Key Takeaways: Among 2,430 kidneys transplanted 585 (24%) were from donors with AKI. Over a follow-up of 4 years, no significant differences were seen in graft survival by donor AKI stage. Objective: The study aimed to determine the associations between donor AKI and long-term transplant outcomes and evaluate several risk factors as potential effect modifiers. Study Type: Multicenter…
