Comparing the effect of immediate versus delayed initiation of tacrolimus on delayed graft function in Kidney transplant recipients: A randomized open-label clinical trial

• Main Authors: Maryam Ghadimi (Author), Simin Dashti-Khavidaki (Author), Mohammad-Reza Khatami (Author), Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh (Author), Mansoor Gatmiri (Author), Farzaneh Sadat Minoo (Author), Neda Naderi (Author), Atefeh Jafari (Author), Mohammad-Reza Abbasi (Author), Ali Ghafari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Objective: Delayed graft function (DGF) is an early complication after kidney transplantation with negative impact on allograft outcomes. This study assessed the effect of delayed initiation of tacrolimus as a nephrotoxic drug, on DGF occurrence and allograft function. Methods: This randomized, open...