RESULTS OF SIMULTANEOUS AND SEQUENTIAL PEDIATRIC LIVER AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION

Abstract

Simultaneously transplanted kidneys were less likely to develop rejection than sequentially transplanted kidneys in this series. This did not have any bearing on patient or graft survival rates. Mortality correlated directly with the severity of United Network of Organ Sharing status at the time of kidney transplantation. Candidates for simultaneous or sequential LTx/KTx should be prioritized based on medical stability to optimize distribution of scarce renal allografts.