Outcomes of delayed graft function in deceased donor kidney transplantation: a single center experience

Objective: Delayed graft function (DGF) is related to enhanced acute rejection attacks in the short term and reduced survival overall long-term. In this study, we desired ascertain outcomes of DGF. Material Methods: This study a retrospective cohort study. Two hundred seventy-four patients who underwent kidney transplant from deceased donor were included. DGF was described as obtaining dialysis treatment within first week transplant. The recipients divided into groups DGF+ (Group 1) DGF- 2). compared terms risk factors which based on recipient characteristics. Short-term outcomes, long-term results compared. Results: incidence 50.3%. rate donors with expanded criteria (ECD) 37.3%. Mean glomerular filtration (GFR) at one year after transplantation 57.5 ml/dk/1.73m2 for Group 1, 73 2 (p<0.001). There no statistically significant difference between loss mortality year. survival. Conclusion: did not negatively impact long-term, although it associated prolonged hospitalization increased early period.