Early hemoglobin levels after kidney transplantation predict clinical outcomes

Kidney Research and Clinical Practice 2026 Open access

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Authors: Min-Gyu Kim, You Hyun Jeon, Jae Berm Park, Jung Hwan Park, Su Hyung Lee, Jaeseok Yang, Myoung Soo Kim, Yu Jin Seo, Youn-Sik Oh, Jieun Yoo, Hee‐Yeon Jung, Sun-Hee Park
+5 more Chan‐Duck Kim, Yong-Lim Kim, on behalf of the The Korean Organ Transplantation Registry Study Group, Jang‐Hee Cho, on behalf of the The Korean Organ Transplantation Registry Study Group
DOI: 10.23876/j.krcp.25.215
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Abstract

Background: The impact of early hemoglobin levels following kidney transplantation (KT) on long-term outcomes remains unclear. This study evaluates the association between early posttransplant hemoglobin levels and clinical outcomes. Methods: A total of 7,501 kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) from a nationwide cohort were included. Hemoglobin levels at 6 months post-KT were analyzed. KTRs were categorized into five hemoglobin groups:

Fields of Study & Subjects

Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Blood transfusion and management

Publication details

Journal / source
Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Publication date
6 March 2026
Language
EN