Relationship between preemptive kidney transplantation and kidney function.
Of the 30 study patients, 67% underwent preemptive kidney transplantation and 33% required dialysis before transplantation.
Time between initial visit and preemptive kidney transplantation was ∼6 months.
Creatinine levels were significantly different between the groups (P = .030).
A creatinine level >5.7 mg/dL was associated with need for dialysis before transplantation.