Single kidney transplantation from pediatric deceased donors in China: the outcomes and risk factors of graft survival.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric deceased donors offer great potential for expanding the organ donor pool. The utilization of pediatric donor kidneys has been explored by numerous transplant centers; however, the transplant outcome and risk factors have not been well elucidated. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the safety and risk factors of transplant outcome from pediatric deceased donors.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed 484 cases of single kidney transplantation (SKT) with pediatric donor kidneys performed at our center from January 2012 to March 2021. The recipients were grouped by age: child (≤12 years; n=143), adolescents (12-18 years; n=86), and adults (≥18 years; n=255). The overall prognosis of the recipients was analyzed, and the post-transplant outcomes were compa

SUBMITTER: Huang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9732603 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature