Table 2.
Post-Transplant Outcomes Stratified by Post-Transplant Dialysis Requirement
No dialysis (n = 6,255) | Post-transplant dialysis (n = 968) | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Stroke | 182 (2.9%) | 87 (9.1%) | <0.001 |
Permanent pacemaker | 104 (1.7%) | 27 (2.8%) | 0.014 |
Hospital LOS (days) | 16 (11-22) | 33 (21-57) | <0.001 |
Treated acute rejection | 671 (10.7%) | 118 (12.2%) | 0.17 |
Hospitalization for infection after discharge | 811 (33.5%) | 160 (45.1%) | <0.001 |
Functional status at last follow-up | <0.001 | ||
Hospitalized | 261 (5.0%) | 174 (21.1%) | |
Requires assistance | 658 (12.7%) | 178 (21.6%) | |
Functionally independent | 4,274 (82.3%) | 471 (57.2%) |
Abbreviation: LOS, length of stay.