BOSTON—Elderly patients who remain on dialysis are more likely to die than those who receive a deceased-donor kidney transplant, researchers reported at the 2012 American Transplant Congress.
Researchers in Spain studied 772 patients older than 65 years: 386 recipients of cadaveric kidneys with 386 patients who remained on dialysis. Patient characteristics were similar in both group. Patient survival after the first, fifth, and ninth year was 93.1%, 83%, and 66% for the transplant recipients, respectively, compared with 90.8%, 54.6%, and 30.3%, respectively, for those who remained on dialysis. The findings translated into a threefold increased risk for the patients who remained on dialysis.
Enjoying our content?
Thanks for visiting Renal & Urology News. We hope you’re enjoying the latest clinical news, full-length features, case studies, and more.
You’ve viewed {{metering-count}} of {{metering-total}} articles this month. If you wish to read unlimited content, please log in or register below. Registration is free.
{{login-button}} {{register-button}}
Log in to continue reading this article.
Don’t miss out on today’s top content on Renal & Urology News. Register for free and gain unlimited access to:
- Clinical News, with personalized daily picks for you
- Case Studies
- Conference Coverage
- Full-Length Features
- Drug Monographs
- And More
{{login-button}} {{register-button}}
Want to read more?
Please login or register first to view this content.