Transplantation
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Renal transplantation is a lifesaving intervention for end-stage renal disease. The demand for renal transplantation outweighs the availability of organs; however, up to 20% of recovered kidneys are discarded before transplantation. We aimed to better characterize the risk factors for deceased donor kidney discard. ⋯ We have characterized several important predictors of deceased donor kidney discard. Better understanding of factors that lead to increased deceased donor kidney discard can allow for targeted interventions to reduce discard.