Adult Renal Size is Not a Suitable Marker for Nephron Numbers: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis
Background: Renal size is often used as a marker for nephron numbers as estimation of glomerular numbers is not yet possible in vivo. However, the validity of an association between the two is questionable. As a proper marker for nephron number in an individual is needed in clinical practice, this s...
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| Формат: | Статья |
| Язык: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2013-11-01
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| Серии: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
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| Online-ссылка: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/355734 |