Early post-transplant renal allograft function between 1990 and 1998 in Spain

Abstract

Despite poorer renal function at 3 months in 1998 than in 1990, renal allograft survival has improved in Spain between 1990 and 1998. This result is partly explained by a slower deterioration of renal function during the first year of follow-up.

Graft dysfunction and cardiovascular risk--an unholy alliance

“…In renal transplants, the implantation of a single kidney combined to different injuries after transplantation leads to chronic graft dysfunction. Epidemiological studies have shown that about 60% of renal transplants have a glomerular filtration rate <60 ml/min/1.73 m 2 and about 15% <30 ml/min/ 1.73 m 2 at 1 year [14,15].…”