Post-transplant anemia and associated risk factors: the impact of steroid-free therapy.

Context And Objective: The prevalence of post-renal transplant anemia (PTA) reported in the literature is variable and several factors contribute towards its pathophysiology. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of PTA, its associated risk factors and the impact of therapy without steroids.

Design And Setting: Retrospective cohort study in a renal transplantation unit at a tertiary hospital.