Approaches to Minimize Delayed Graft Function in Renal Transplantation

Delayed graft function is a complication in the early posttransplant period that impacts the short and long-term graft outcome. It may be related to different factors that include center, recipient, or donor features. The etiology is still controversial, although different pathophysiologic mechanisms have been implicated. There is no effective treatment; however, early diagnosis and therapeutic interventions may reduce the consequence of this complication.