The Canadian experience using the expanded criteria donor classification for allocating deceased donor kidneys for transplantation

Conclusions The ECD classification identifies kidneys at increased risk for graft loss in Canadian patients. The performance of more granular measures of donor risk (e.g., Kidney Donor Risk Index) and its impact on organ allocation/utilization in Canadian patients requires further study.
Source: Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research