Grossly delayed graft function in a living related kidney transplant recipient: a case report

Transplant Proc. 2008 Sep;40(7):2435-6. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.07.051.

Abstract

Delayed graft function is a potentially challenging problem especially in cadaveric kidney transplant recipients. It adversely impacts long-term graft survival. It is rarely seen in living kidney transplants. Recovery of graft function usually occurs within a month. The chances of recovery of graft function diminish with further prolongation of delayed function. In fact, recovery of graft function after 3 months has rarely been described, we report herein recovery of graft function after 132 days of nonfunction in a living related kidney transplant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Delayed Graft Function / pathology
  • Delayed Graft Function / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Graft Survival / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation / pathology
  • Kidney Transplantation / physiology*
  • Living Donors*
  • Middle Aged
  • Siblings
  • Treatment Outcome