The effect of low donor-to-recipient body weight ratio on graft survival after dual kidney transplantation from pediatric deceased donors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dual kidney transplantation (DKT) from small pediatric donors, either en-bloc or split dual kidney transplantation, contributes to mitigating organ scarcity. This study investigates the prognosis of DKT from pediatric deceased donors, and influencing factors.

Method

A retrospective study included recipients who underwent DKT from pediatric donors between 2012 and 2022. Recipients were categorized into low mismatch (BWLM, n = 30) and high mismatch (BWHM, n = 10) groups based on donor-recipient weight ratio of 1:10. Outcome encompassed recipient and graft survival, renal function, and adverse events.

Result

Forty recipients were included. The average follow-up period was 54.6 months. The 1, 3, and 5-year patient survival were 97.4%, with no sign

SUBMITTER: Huang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755734 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature