Beyond the Score Study: Retrospective Analysis of Single-Graft Kidney Transplant with Karpinski Score 4 Versus Score 5 Grafts.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Considering the growing shortage of grafts available for kidney transplantation (KT) due to the increase in the number of end-stage renal disease patients, it is essential to utilize all transplantation options. The Karpinski score is a histological scoring system utilized for the evaluation of pre-implantation kidney biopsies from deceased donors. In contrast with Remuzzi Criteria, there has recently been a tendency to perform single KT using grafts with a Karpinski score of 4 or 5. This strategy allows two score 4 or 5 grafts to be used for two different recipients instead of a double-graft KT on one patient. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of single-graft KT with a score of 4 versus 5, and to investigate possible correlations with the

SUBMITTER: Zanchetta M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12734436 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature