Publications by authors named "Jeferson de Castro Pompeo"
Article Synopsis
- Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent issue after kidney transplants, often requiring surveillance biopsies to assess the condition of the graft.
- This study analyzed 356 biopsies from 335 deceased donor transplant recipients during the DGF period to identify histological findings and risk factors affecting graft outcomes.
- Key findings revealed that acute tubular necrosis, acute rejection, and borderline changes were common in biopsies, with recipient age and DGF duration linked to rejection risk, while anti-thymocyte globulin therapy was protective.
Introduction: Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent complication after deceased donor kidney transplantation with an impact on the prognosis of the transplant. Despite this, long-term impact of DGF on graft function after deceased donor kidney transplantation has not been properly evaluated.
Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate risk factors for DGF and the impact of its occurrence and length on graft survival and function.