Retrospective analysis reveals favorable outcomes in single-graft kidney transplant recipients with Karpinski score 5, suggesting double transplantation when donors exceed age 70.
: The results suggest that a single-graft KT with a Karpinski score 5 graft may be a viable procedure with favourable outcomes. However, for Karpinski score 5 grafts, the use of an older donor beyond the age of 70 seems to be a significant negative factor for the long-term outcome. In such cases, a double KT would potentially be the optimal approach.
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