Morbid Obesity Is Not an Independent Predictor of Graft Failure or Patient Mortality After Kidney Transplantation

Conclusions: Morbid obesity is not independently associated with graft failure or patient mortality; therefore, it should not be used as a contraindication to kidney transplantation.

Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - September 25, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Daniel Pieloch, Viktor Dombrovskiy, Adena J. Osband, Jonathan Lebowitz, David A. Laskow Tags: Original Research Source Type: research