Risk Factors for Short- and Long-term Survival of Primary Cadaveric Renal Allografts in Pediatric Recipients: A UNOS Analysis

Abstract

The short-term graft survival rate of pediatric cadaveric kidney transplants has significantly improved, yet the long-term outcome has changed little. The long-term outcomes for teenagers (13-20 yrs), patients with FGS, and African-Americans lag significantly behind other groups. In order to improve long-term graft survival in these high-risk patients, newer preventive or treatment strategies must be developed.