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Cohort 1 (2005–2008) n = 19
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Cohort 2 (2009–2012) n = 48
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p-value
|
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Participation in the LDPE* program
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0 (0)
|
9 (12.3)
|
0.010
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Donor or recipient medical condition†
|
16 (13.0)
|
28 (22.8)
|
0.47
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Logistic considerations§
|
3 (6)
|
11 (23)
|
0.12
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- *LDPE Living Donor Paired Exchange.
- †Donor conditions included need for kidney biopsy, smoking cessation, weight loss, hypertension, investigation for renal cysts, psychological consultation; recipient conditions included infections, diverticulitis, need for cholecystectomy or partial colectomy, further cardiac evaluation, and investigation for an ovarian cyst.
- §Logistic considerations included foreign donors, moves, separations, travelling, and work schedule considerations.