Duration of dialysis pretransplantation is an important risk factor for delayed recovery of renal function following deceased donor kidney transplantation

Summary Delayed graft function (DGF) is a common problem in kidney transplantation and is associated with adverse graft outcomes and increased cost of care. The purpose of this study was to determine if the duration of dialysis increases the risk of DGF. All primary deceased donor renal transplants between January 2000 and December 2003 were identified in the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network database. Two separate definitions of DGF were used: dialysis in the first week post‐transplant (DPT) and creatinine drop of