Conclusions: Early graft function is strongly correlated with long-term graft survival (>/=10 years). Mild differences in SCr (1.5 vs. 1.6-2 mg/dL) are associated with highly significant impact on long-term survival, longer than previously described. However, the "hard" predictive value of SCr as an isolated tool is not strong enough. Other early surrogate end points for graft loss are needed.
PMID: 19229823 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Nephrology)