Practice patterns and influence of allograft nephrectomy in pediatric kidney re‐transplantation: A pediatric nephrology research consortium study

Abstract

Practices pertaining to failed renal allografts are inconsistent-40% of failed pediatric renal allografts underwent nephrectomy. Graft tenderness frequently prompted transplant nephrectomy. There is no apparent benefit to graft nephrectomy related to sensitization; but timing / frequency of immunosuppression withdrawal is significantly different with slightly increased risk for rejection following re-transplant.

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