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Gander R, Asensio M, Andrés Molino J, Fatou Royo G, Lopez-Gonzalez M, Perez V, López M, Ariceta G. Pediatric kidney retransplantation focused on surgical outcomes. J Pediatr Urol 2022; 18:847.e1-847.e9. [PMID: 35810139 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2022.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Despite survival rates after pediatric kidney transplantation (KT) are on the rise it is still likely that most pediatric recipients will require more than one retransplant in their lifetime. The earlier the age at the first KT the higher is the risk of repeat pediatric kidney transplantation (RPKT). OBJECTIVE The current study aims to analyze the outcomes of repeat pediatric kidney transplantation (RPKT) among pediatric kidney transplant recipients focusing on surgical complications and compare the outcomes of second and subsequent grafts with those of the first kidney graft. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective study of RPKT (<18 years) undertaken between January 2000-2020. We analyzed primary etiology of renal disease, time to graft loss (GL), etiology of initial graft failure, history of acute rejection, previous delayed graft function, HLA-mismatches at the initial transplant, surgical complications and outcomes. Additionally, we compared the characteristics and outcomes of patients who underwent RPKT (group 1) with those who received a first kidney graft (group 2). RESULTS Out of 229 kT, 59 patients underwent RPKT (26 females/33 males). At the time of RPKT median age was 11.37 years (SD:5.7). The most frequent primary renal disease was congenital nephrotic syndrome in 11 (18.6%). Fifty-four (91.5%) were on renal replacement therapy at the time of transplant. Fourty-one patients received their second KT (69.5%), 14 (23.7%) the third, 3 (5.1%) the fourth and 1 (1.7%) the fifth. Transplant graft nephrectomy (GN) was performed in 26 patients (44.1%) prior to retransplantation. Fifty-four (91.5%) received a cadaveric graft and 5 (8.5%) a living-related graft. An extraperitoneal approach was achieved in 53 patients (89.8%), whereas in the remaining 6 (10.2%) the graft was placed intraperitoneally. We observed 10 surgical complications (16.9%): 9 major which required reintervention and 1 minor (perirenal hematoma). No vascular complications were observed and none of the surgical complications were involved in graft loss. Graft survival at 1,3 and 5 years was 91%, 84% and 73% respectively. The most frequent cause of GL was chronic graft nephropathy in 15 (25.4%). After a mean follow-up of 9.40 years (SD: 4.7) only 2 patients died (3.4%), both with functioning grafts. DISCUSSION Pediatric recipients of second and subsequent kidney grafts constitute a remarkable high-risk population but are becoming more frequent at reference pediatric transplant centers. CONCLUSIONS RPKT is technically challenging but can yield good results. In our series overall the incidence of surgical complications and particularly vascular complications was low.
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- Romy Gander
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology and Renal Transplant Unit, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron. Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology and Renal Transplant Unit, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology and Renal Transplant Unit, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology and Renal Transplant Unit, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron. Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, University Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Hospital Vall d´Hebron. Passeig de La Vall d´Hebrón 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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Sageshima J, Chandar J, Chen LJ, Shah R, Al Nuss A, Vincenzi P, Morsi M, Figueiro J, Vianna R, Ciancio G, Burke GW. How to Deal With Kidney Retransplantation-Second, Third, Fourth, and Beyond. Transplantation 2022; 106:709-721. [PMID: 34310100 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000003888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kidney transplantation is the best health option for patients with end-stage kidney disease. Ideally, a kidney transplant would last for the lifetime of each recipient. However, depending on the age of the recipient and details of the kidney transplant, there may be a need for a second, third, fourth, or even more kidney transplants. In this overview, the outcome of multiple kidney transplants for an individual is presented. Key issues include surgical approach and immunologic concerns. Included in the surgical approach is an analysis of transplant nephrectomy, with indications, timing, and immunologic impact. Allograft thrombosis, whether related to donor or recipient factors merits investigation to prevent it from happening again. Other posttransplant events such as rejection, viral illness (polyomavirus hominis type I), recurrent disease (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), and posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease may lead to the need for retransplantation. The pediatric recipient is especially likely to need a subsequent kidney transplant. Finally, noncompliance/nonadherence can affect both adults and children. Innovative approaches may reduce the need for retransplantation in the future.
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- Junichiro Sageshima
- Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Department of Pediatrics, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Surgical Transplant Fellow, Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Surgical Transplant Fellow, Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Surgical Transplant Fellow, Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- Division of Liver and GI Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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Repeated kidney re-transplantation in times of organ shortage - a critical review. Curr Opin Organ Transplant 2021; 26:106-111. [PMID: 33332921 DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Organ shortage forces those responsible to streamline allocation rules to provide a maximum of candidates with a graft and to optimize transplant outcome. Recently, repeated kidney re-transplantation was investigated in several studies with different analytic settings concerning the control group, the donors, parameters influencing outcome, and demographic characteristics. This review gives an overview on the candidates awaiting a repeated re-transplantation, summarizes the outcome, and comments on the relevance of these findings in the context of sustained organ shortage. RECENT FINDINGS Repeated kidney re-transplantation is technically and immunologically feasible and the recipients' survival is better compared to candidates remaining on dialysis or on the waiting-list. However, the outcome is mainly reported to be worse as compared to first or second kidney transplantation. Kidneys from living donors seem to have a favorable impact on outcome in this setting. SUMMARY The survival benefit of repeated re-transplantation recipients over patients on dialysis demands for continuation of this procedure. Comprehensive registries are essential to continuously optimize allocation. Governmental authorities are obliged to set the course to increase organ donation rather than forcing transplant decision makers to withhold a third or fourth graft from any candidate.
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Lledó-García E, González J, Martínez-Holguín E, Herranz-Amo F, Hernández-Fernández C. Beyond the Limits: How to Avoid a Surgical Nightmare in the Third and Subsequent Renal Transplantation Procedures. Curr Urol Rep 2020; 21:13. [PMID: 32166418 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-020-0964-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Approximately, 25% of the patients with ESRD will enter the waiting list for kidney transplantation. Among these patients, almost 15% will require a retransplantation surgery. This review aims to summarize the most recent information on different controversial issues regarding retransplantation, to provide the reader with a clear and updated view on the topic. RECENT FINDINGS Despite current evidence is mainly based on retrospective, small, single-center experiences, it seems clear that retransplantation remains a surgical and immunological challenge, for which the perioperative management still remains crucial to avoid mishaps. Different surgical approaches have been tested, but the general consensus advocates for the heterotopic extraperitoneal in first instance. Although higher immunological risk and complication rates are reported invariably in the available series, the benefits in terms of overall survival are superior to those obtained under dialysis, thus still representing the most recommended option for this group of patients.
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- Enrique Lledó-García
- Adult & Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, C/Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain.
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- Adult & Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, C/Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Adult & Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, C/Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Adult & Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, C/Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Adult & Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Gregorio Marañón, Universidad Complutense, C/Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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Assfalg V, Selig K, Tolksdorf J, Meel M, Vries E, Ramsoebhag A, Rahmel A, Renders L, Novotny A, Matevossian E, Schneeberger S, Rosenkranz AR, Berlakovich G, Ysebaert D, Knops N, Kuypers D, Weekers L, Muehlfeld A, Rump L, Hauser I, Pisarski P, Weimer R, Fornara P, Fischer L, Kliem V, Sester U, Stippel D, Arns W, Hau H, Nitschke M, Hoyer J, Thorban S, Weinmann‐Menke J, Heller K, Banas B, Schwenger V, Nadalin S, Lopau K, Hüser N, Heemann U. Repeated kidney re‐transplantation—the Eurotransplant experience: a retrospective multicenter outcome analysis. Transpl Int 2020; 33:617-631. [DOI: 10.1111/tri.13569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Thuret R, Timsit MO, Kleinclauss F. [Chronic kidney disease and kidney transplantation]. Prog Urol 2016; 26:882-908. [PMID: 27727091 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2016.09.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To report epidemiology and characteristics of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients and renal transplant candidates, and to evaluate access to waiting list and results of renal transplantation. MATERIAL AND METHODS An exhaustive systematic review of the scientific literature was performed in the Medline database (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) and Embase (http://www.embase.com) using different associations of the following keywords: "chronic kidney disease, epidemiology, kidney transplantation, cost, survival, graft, brain death, cardiac arrest, access, allocation". French legal documents have been reviewed using the government portal (http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr). Articles were selected according to methods, language of publication and relevance. The reference lists were used to identify additional historical studies of interest. Both prospective and retrospective series, in French and English, as well as review articles and recommendations were selected. In addition, French national transplant and health agencies (http://www.agence-biomedecine.fr and http://www.has-sante.fr) databases were screened using identical keywords. A total of 3234 articles, 6 official reports and 3 newspaper articles were identified; after careful selection 99 publications were eligible for our review. RESULTS The increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to worsen organ shortage. Renal transplantation remains the best treatment option for ESRD, providing recipients with an increased survival and quality of life, at lower costs than other renal replacement therapies. The never-ending lengthening of the waiting list raises issues regarding treatment strategies and candidates' selection, and underlines the limits of organ sharing without additional source of kidneys available for transplantation. CONCLUSION Allocation policies aim to reduce medical or geographical disparities regarding enrollment on a waiting list or access to an allotransplant.
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- R Thuret
- Service d'urologie et transplantation rénale, CHU de Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France; Université de Montpellier, 34090 Montpellier, France.
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- Service d'urologie, hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, 75006 Paris, France
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- Service d'urologie et transplantation rénale, CHRU de Besançon, 25030 Besançon, France; Université de Franche-Comté, 25030 Besançon, France; Inserm UMR 1098, 25030 Besançon, France
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Repeat Kidney Transplantation After Failed First Transplant in Childhood: Past Performance Informs Future Performance. Transplantation 2015; 99:1700-8. [PMID: 25803500 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000000686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Kidney transplant graft survival is almost uniformly superior for initial transplants compared to repeat transplants. We investigate the association between first second kidney transplant graft survival in patients who underwent initial transplant during their pediatric years whether age at second transplant is associated with outcome. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, AND MEASUREMENTS This is a retrospective analysis of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data from October 1987 to May 2009 examining second kidney graft survival in 2281 patients who received their first transplant at younger than 18 years using Kaplan-Meier statistics. Factors associated with second graft survival were identified using a multivariable Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS Patients with first kidney graft survival of less than 5 years had better second graft survival compared to patients with first graft survival of 30 days to 5 years (P < 0.01). Patients with first kidney graft survival less than 30 days had similar second kidney graft outcomes(P = 0.50) as those with longer than 5 years first kidney graft survival, demonstrating that very early first graft loss is not associated with poor second transplant outcome. Patients 15 to 20 years of age at second transplant have lower second graft survival compared to other age groups; P less than 0.01, regardless of other recipient/donor characteristics and recurrent disease. CONCLUSIONS Poor second transplant outcomes are identified among patients with previous pediatric kidney transplant with first graft survival longer than 30 days, but shorter than 5 years, and those receiving second transplants at a high-risk age category (15-20 years). These groups may benefit from increased attention both before and after transplantation.
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Yamada A, Tashiro A, Hiraiwa T, Komatsu T, Kinukawa T, Ueda N. Long-term outcome of pediatric renal transplantation: a single center study in Japan. Pediatr Transplant 2014; 18:453-62. [PMID: 24931009 DOI: 10.1111/petr.12299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Little is known about the risk factors for long-term poor outcome in pediatric renal transplantation. Between 1973 and 2010, 111 renal transplants (92 living donations) were performed in 104 children (56 males, mean age, 12.5 yr) at the Social Insurance Chukyo Hospital, and followed-up for a mean period of 13.6 yr. The patient survival at 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 (living- and deceased-donor transplants), and 30 yr (living-donor transplants only) was 98.1%, 92.8%, 87.8%, 84.9%, 82.6%, and 79.3%. The graft survival at 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 yr was 92.0%, 77.3%, 58.4%, 50.8%, 38.5%, and 33.3%. The most common cause of graft loss was CAI, AR, death with functioning, recurrent primary disease, ATN, and malignancy. Donor gender, ATN, malignancy/cardiovascular events, and eras affected patient survival. AR and CAI were the risk factors for graft loss. The evolved immunosuppression protocols improved the outcome by reducing AR episodes and ATN but not CAI, suggesting CAI as the major risk factor for graft loss. CAI was correlated with AR episodes, CMV infection, and post-transplant hypertension. Strategies for preventing the risk factors for malignancy/cardiovascular events and CAI, including hypertension/infection, are crucial for better outcomes.
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- Akio Yamada
- Department of Pediatrics, Social Insurance Chukyo Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Practice patterns and outcomes in retransplantation among pediatric kidney transplant recipients. Transplantation 2013; 95:1360-8. [PMID: 23549198 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e31828c6d64] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND More than 25% of pediatric kidney transplants are lost within 7 years, necessitating dialysis or retransplantation. Retransplantation practices and the outcomes of repeat transplantations, particularly among those with early graft loss, are not clear. METHODS We examined retransplantation practice patterns and outcomes in 14,799 pediatric (ages <18 years) patients between 1987 and 2010. Death-censored graft survival was analyzed using extended Cox models and retransplantation using competing risks regression. RESULTS After the first graft failure, 50.4% underwent retransplantation and 12.1% died within 5 years; after the second graft failure, 36.1% underwent retransplantation and 15.4% died within 5 years. Prior preemptive transplantation and graft loss after 5 years were associated with increased rates of retransplantation. Graft loss before 5 years, older age, non-Caucasian race, public insurance, and increased panel-reactive antibody were associated with decreased rates of retransplantation. First transplants had lower risk of graft loss compared with second (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 0.72; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.64-0.80; P<0.001), third (aHR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.49-0.78; P<0.001), and fourth (aHR, 0.44; 95% CI, 0.24-0.78; P=0.005) transplants. However, among patients receiving two or more transplants (conditioned on having lost a first transplant), second graft median survival was 8.5 years despite a median survival of 4.5 years for the first transplant. Among patients receiving three or more transplants, third graft median survival was 7.7 years despite median survivals of 2.1 and 3.1 years for the first and second transplants. CONCLUSIONS Among pediatric kidney transplant recipients who experience graft loss, racial and socioeconomic disparities exist with regard to retransplantation, and excellent graft survival can be achieved with retransplantation despite poor survival of previous grafts.
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