Vascular Complications Following Kidney Transplantation From Uncontrolled Donation After Circulatory Death: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vascular complications in kidney transplantation are a major concern. While kidneys from uncontrolled donation after circulatory death (uDCD) offer a viable organ source, the incidence of vascular complications in these cases remains poorly studied. This study aims to compare the vascular complications between transplants from uDCD and donation after brain death (DBD).

Methods

Between January 2016 and November 2023, we performed a prospective analysis concerning vascular complications (arterial and venous) based on kidney transplants from uDCD and DBD with standard criteria (SCD) or expanded criteria (ECD).

Results

Among the 523 kidney transplants, 142 were from uDCD and, of those, 7.0% had vascular complications comprising arterial (2.8%) and venous (4.2

SUBMITTER: Costa Silva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710453 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature