Predictive Characteristics of Delayed Graft Function After Expanded and Standard Criteria Donor Kidney Transplantations

Delayed graft function (DGF) represents one of the most common complications after kidney transplantation. The increased use of expanded criteria donors (ECD) is related to a greater risk for DGF. The objective of our study was to analyze the incidence of DGF among ECD versus standard criteria donors (SCD). Among 121 cases we obtained 2 groups: group A (SCD; n = 75) and group B (ECD; n = 46). Group B was composed of older donors (P = 60 years (P = .005), CrCl 15 hours (P = 60 years and cold ischemia time > 15 hours showed strong associations with this complication