Older Age is Associated With Lower Utilization of Living Donor Kidney Transplant.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older adults (65 years or older) constitute a substantial and increasing proportion of patients with kidney failure, potentially needing kidney replacement therapy. Living donor kidney transplant (LDKT) offers superior outcomes for suitable patients of all ages. However, exploring LDKT and finding a living donor could be challenging for older adults. Here, we assessed the association between age and utilization of LDKT and assessed effect modification of key variables such as ethnicity and language.

Methods

This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with kidney failure referred for kidney transplant (KT) assessment in Toronto between January 2006 and December 2013. The association between age and having a potential living donor identified was assessed usin

SUBMITTER: Raissi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9939357 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature