Subclinical and Borderline Rejection are Associated With Death‐Censored Graft Loss After Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Key Points

• To evaluate the association between subclinical rejection (SCR) and borderline rejection (BLR) with long-term graft loss after kidney transplantation.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of relevant studies.
• Included studies assessing SCR and BLR effects on graft outcomes.
• Statistical analysis of graft loss rates associated with SCR and BLR.
• SCR and BLR are linked to poorer long-term graft survival.
• Both forms of rejection demonstrate a statistically significant association with graft loss.

Abstract