Predicting Renal Failure After Liver Transplantation From Measured Glomerular Filtration Rate: Review of up to 15 Years of Follow-Up

Abstract

The month 3 data indicate a slow but steady decline in GFR over years. The lower the initial GFR is after transplant, the sooner renal failure develops. Patients with GFR less than 60 mL/min per 1.73 m2 at month 3 have a higher risk of renal failure; however, those who avoid renal failure seem to maintain renal function long term.