Adequacy of decision-making based on each kidney function estimation method for Japanese living kidney donor candidates: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Living kidney transplantation comprises the majority of kidney transplantations in Japan. Living kidney donors should be assured of their own health. Therefore, Japanese guidelines define the criterion of kidney function for living donors. Glomerular filtration rates (GFR) ≥ 70 m...

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Main Authors: Koji Hashimoto, Makoto Harada, Yosuke Yamada, Mitsutoshi Sugano, Tomonori Minagawa, Teruyuki Ogawa, Osamu Ishizuka, Yuji Kamijo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-019-0255-2