The Association Between Delayed Graft Function and Renal Resistive Index in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Bakırdöğen S., Kurt H. A., Kamış F., Gökçay Bek S., Erbayraktar A.

CUREUS, pp.13-21, 2021 (ESCI)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Journal Name: CUREUS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.13-21
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and objectives

Delayed graft function (DGF) may increase the risk for kidney graft dysfunction. Renal resistive index (RRI) in Doppler ultrasonography is useful in measuring blood flow changes in kidneys which is indicative of tubulointerstitial damage. Most of the diseases in DGF etiology are related to tubulointerstitium and arteries of the kidneys. In this study, we investigated whether there is a relationship between delayed graft function and renal resistive index in kidney transplant recipients (KTR).