Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation for Older Transplant Candidates: A New Microsimulation Model for Determining Risks and Benefits.
Matthew B KaufmannJane C TanGlenn M ChertowJeremy D Goldhaber-FiebertPublished in: Medical decision making : an international journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making (2023)
The microsimulation model was consistent with the data after calibration and accurately simulated the transplantation process for older deceased donor kidney transplant candidates.There are clear survival benefits for older transplant candidates who receive deceased donor kidneys, even lower quality ones, compared with remaining on the waitlist.This model can be used to evaluate policies aimed at increasing transplantation among older candidates.