Effects of Delayed Graft Function on Transplant Outcomes: A Meta-analysis

Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent complication of kidney transplantation, but its impact on long- and short-term transplant outcomes is unclear. We conducted a systematic literature search for studies published from 2007 to 2020 investigating the association between DGF and posttransplant o...

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Main Authors: Miah T. Li, MS, Adarsh Ramakrishnan, MPH, Miko Yu, MA, Emily Daniel, MD, Vanessa Sandra, MPH, Navin Sanichar, MPH, Kristen L. King, MPH, Jacob S. Stevens, MD, S. Ali Husain, MD, MPH, Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH
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Published: Wolters Kluwer 2023-02-01
Series:Transplantation Direct
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/transplantationdirect/fulltext/10.1097/TXD.0000000000001433
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author Miah T. Li, MS
Adarsh Ramakrishnan, MPH
Miko Yu, MA
Emily Daniel, MD
Vanessa Sandra, MPH
Navin Sanichar, MPH
Kristen L. King, MPH
Jacob S. Stevens, MD
S. Ali Husain, MD, MPH
Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH
author_facet Miah T. Li, MS
Adarsh Ramakrishnan, MPH
Miko Yu, MA
Emily Daniel, MD
Vanessa Sandra, MPH
Navin Sanichar, MPH
Kristen L. King, MPH
Jacob S. Stevens, MD
S. Ali Husain, MD, MPH
Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH
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description Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent complication of kidney transplantation, but its impact on long- and short-term transplant outcomes is unclear. We conducted a systematic literature search for studies published from 2007 to 2020 investigating the association between DGF and posttransplant outcomes. Forest plots stratified between center studies and registry studies were created with pooled odds ratios. Posttransplant outcomes including graft failure, acute rejection, patient mortality, and kidney function were analyzed. Of the 3422 articles reviewed, 38 papers were included in this meta-analysis. In single-center studies, patients who experienced DGF had increased graft failure (odds ratio [OR] 3.38; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.85-6.17; P < 0.01), acute allograft rejection (OR 1.84; 95% CI, 1.30-2.61; P < 0.01), and mortality (OR 2.32; 95% CI, 1.53-3.50; P < 0.01) at 1-y posttransplant. Registry studies showed increased graft failure (OR 3.66; 95% CI, 3.04-4.40; P < 0.01) and acute rejection (OR 3.24; 95% CI, 1.88-5.59; P < 0.01) but not mortality (OR 2.27; 95% CI, 0.97-5.34; P = 0.06) at 1-y posttransplant. DGF was associated with increased odds of graft failure, acute rejection, and mortality. These results in this meta-analysis could help inform the selection process, treatment, and monitoring of transplanted kidneys at high risk of DGF.
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spelling doaj.art-1ae2b0bc3c804e3bbe73b546e0efbd202023-02-27T09:04:07ZengWolters KluwerTransplantation Direct2373-87312023-02-0192e143310.1097/TXD.0000000000001433202302000-00006Effects of Delayed Graft Function on Transplant Outcomes: A Meta-analysisMiah T. Li, MS0Adarsh Ramakrishnan, MPH1Miko Yu, MA2Emily Daniel, MD3Vanessa Sandra, MPH4Navin Sanichar, MPH5Kristen L. King, MPH6Jacob S. Stevens, MD7S. Ali Husain, MD, MPH8Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH91 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY.2 The Columbia University Renal Epidemiology (CURE) Group, Columbia University, New York, NY.1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY.1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY.3 Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY.3 Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY.1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY.1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY.1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY.1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY.Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent complication of kidney transplantation, but its impact on long- and short-term transplant outcomes is unclear. We conducted a systematic literature search for studies published from 2007 to 2020 investigating the association between DGF and posttransplant outcomes. Forest plots stratified between center studies and registry studies were created with pooled odds ratios. Posttransplant outcomes including graft failure, acute rejection, patient mortality, and kidney function were analyzed. Of the 3422 articles reviewed, 38 papers were included in this meta-analysis. In single-center studies, patients who experienced DGF had increased graft failure (odds ratio [OR] 3.38; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.85-6.17; P < 0.01), acute allograft rejection (OR 1.84; 95% CI, 1.30-2.61; P < 0.01), and mortality (OR 2.32; 95% CI, 1.53-3.50; P < 0.01) at 1-y posttransplant. Registry studies showed increased graft failure (OR 3.66; 95% CI, 3.04-4.40; P < 0.01) and acute rejection (OR 3.24; 95% CI, 1.88-5.59; P < 0.01) but not mortality (OR 2.27; 95% CI, 0.97-5.34; P = 0.06) at 1-y posttransplant. DGF was associated with increased odds of graft failure, acute rejection, and mortality. These results in this meta-analysis could help inform the selection process, treatment, and monitoring of transplanted kidneys at high risk of DGF.http://journals.lww.com/transplantationdirect/fulltext/10.1097/TXD.0000000000001433
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Adarsh Ramakrishnan, MPH
Miko Yu, MA
Emily Daniel, MD
Vanessa Sandra, MPH
Navin Sanichar, MPH
Kristen L. King, MPH
Jacob S. Stevens, MD
S. Ali Husain, MD, MPH
Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH
Effects of Delayed Graft Function on Transplant Outcomes: A Meta-analysis
Transplantation Direct
title Effects of Delayed Graft Function on Transplant Outcomes: A Meta-analysis
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title_short Effects of Delayed Graft Function on Transplant Outcomes: A Meta-analysis
title_sort effects of delayed graft function on transplant outcomes a meta analysis
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