Table 4.
Post-Transplant Outcomes Stratified by Post-Transplant Dialysis Requirement in Propensity Score-Matched Cohorts
No dialysis (n = 822) | Post-transplant dialysis (n = 822) | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|
Stroke | 31 (3.8%) | 74 (9.1%) | <0.001 |
Permanent pacemaker | 12 (1.5%) | 23 (2.8%) | 0.058 |
Hospital LOS (days) | 17 (12-24) | 33 (21-56) | <0.001 |
Treated acute rejection | 79 (9.6%) | 103 (12.5%) | 0.059 |
Hospitalization for infection after discharge | 116 (37.1%) | 134 (44.8%) | 0.051 |
Functional status at last follow-up | <0.001 | ||
Hospitalized | 34 (4.9%) | 146 (20.7%) | |
Requires assistance | 98 (14.1%) | 158 (22.4%) | |
Functionally independent | 562 (81.0%) | 400 (56.8%) |
Abbreviation: LOS, length of stay.