Table 3.
Frequency and percentage of biopsy-confirmed acute rejection within the first 6 months, between 7 and 12 months, between 13 and 24 months, and between 25 and 60 months after kidney transplantation are shown and compared between the two treatment groups, steroid withdrawal and steroid maintenance using a χ2 test
| Time after transplantation | Steroid withdrawal, n (%) | Steroid maintenance, n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 months | 53 (17.6) | 348 (7.2) | <0.001 |
| 7–12 months | 8 (1.6) | 16 (0.4) | <0.001 |
| 13–24 months | 10 (1.0) | 21 (0.5) | 0.2 |
| 25–60 months | 12 (0.7) | 36 (1.3) | 0.1 |