Course Director: Angelina Edwards, MD

Delayed Graft Function in Kidney Transplant Recipients

SPEAKER:
Omar A Ayah, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital 

STATEMENT OF NEED

Delayed graft function is frequently encountered in deceased donor kidney transplant recipients. The aim of this talk is to shed light on its definition, factors that increase its likelihood of occurrence and discuss the proposed pathophysiology of delayed graft function.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be

•  Know the definition of delayed graft function
• Know the factors that predispose to delayed graft function
• Understand the proposed pathophysiology of delayed graft function