Early post-operative lactate increase following kidney transplant is associated with delayed graft function: A retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent complication following kidney transplant. This study aimed to assess the association between early post-operative lactate variation and DGF.

Methods: This was a single center, retrospective cohort study between February 2021 and December 2022 in Saint-Louis Hospital (APHP, France).