Mortality after Renal Allograft Failure and Return to Dialysis.

CONCLUSIONS: Excess mortality risk observed in patients starting dialysis after KAF is multifactorial, including nutritional issues and vascular access. Adequate preparation of patients with failing kidney transplants prior to resuming dialysis may improve outcomes.
PMID: 28110327 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: American Journal of Nephrology - January 20, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Brar A, Markell M, Stefanov DG, Timpo E, Jindal RM, Nee R, Sumrani N, John D, Tedla F, Salifu MO Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research