Kidney Disease After Nonkidney Solid Organ Transplant

Abstract

Nonkidney solid organ transplants (NKSOTs) are increasing in the United States with improving long-term allograft and patient survival. CKD is prevalent in patients with NKSOT and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality especially in those who progress to end-stage kidney disease. Calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity is a main contributor to CKD after NKSOT, but other factors in the pretransplant, peritransplant, and post-transplant period can predispose to progressive kidney dysfunction. The management of CKD after NKSOT generally follows society guidelines for native kidney disease. Kidney-protective and calcineurin inhibitor–sparing immunosuppression has been explored in this population and warrants a discussion with transplant teams. Kidney transplantation in NKSOT recipients remains the kidney replacement therapy of choice for suitable candidates, as it provides a survival benefit over remaining on dialysis.