To screen or not to screen? The development of a prediction model for aorto-iliac stenosis in kidney transplant candidates.

ABSTRACT: Screening for aorto-iliac stenosis is important in kidney transplant candidates as its presence affects pre-transplantation decisions regarding side of implantation and the need for an additional vascular procedure. Reliable imaging techniques to identify this condition require contrast fluid, which can be harmful in these patients. To guide patient selection for these imaging techniques, we aimed to develop a prediction model for the presence of aorto-iliac stenosis. Patients with contrast-enhanced imaging available in the pre-transplant screening between January 1st, 2000 and December 31st, 2018 were included. A prediction model was developed using multivariable logistic regression analysis and internally validated using bootstrap resampling. Model performance was assessed with the conco

SUBMITTER: Rijkse E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290083 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature