Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the FSGS patients at the time of native kidney biopsy
| Characteristics | All kidney transplants (n = 93) | Recurrence (n = 15) | No recurrence (n = 78) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at diagnosis (years) | 32.9 ± 15.8 | 24.5 ± 12.6 | 34.5 ± 16 | 0.037 |
| Gender (males), n/N (%) | 65/93 (69.9) | 11/15 (73.3) | 54/78 (69.2) | 0.751 |
| Serum albumin at diagnosis (g/dL) | 3.2 ± 0.95 | 2.28 ± 0.29 | 3.45 ± 0.91 | 0.000 |
| Proteinuria at diagnosis (g/24 h) | 6.37 ± 4.21 | 9.72 ± 4.18 | 5.61 ± 3.91 | 0.046 |
| Immunosuppressive therapy, n/N (%) | 30/93 (32.3) | 10/15 (66.7) | 20/78 (25.6) | 0.004 |
| Time from diagnosis to ESRD (years) | 8.11 ± 7.64 | 6.17 ± 4.46 | 8.66 ± 8.31 | 0.347 |
| Duration of dialysis (years) | 2.57 ± 2.5 | 1.76 ± 1.46 | 2.74 ± 2.64 | 0.170 |
Values are presented as mean ± SD unless stated otherwise. Bold values highlight variables with statistical significance.