Does size matter? Kidney transplant donor size determines kidney function among living donors.

Journal: Clinical kidney journal
Published Date: Oct 4, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Kidney donor outcomes are gaining attention, particularly as donor eligibility criteria continue to expand. Kidney size, a useful predictor of recipient kidney function, also likely correlates with donor outcomes. Although donor evaluation includes donor kidney size measurements, the association between kidney size and outcomes are poorly defined.

Authors

  • Meenakshi Narasimhamurthy
    Division of Kidney Disease and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Lachlan M Smith
    Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Jason T Machan
    Biostatistics Core, Lifespan Hospital System, Departments of Orthopedic and Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Steven E Reinert
    Lifespan Information Services, Lifespan Hospital System, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Reginald Y Gohh
    Division of Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Lance D Dworkin
    Division of Kidney Disease and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Basma Merhi
    Division of Kidney Disease and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Nikunjkumar Patel
    Division of Kidney Disease and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Michael D Beland
    Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
  • Susie L Hu
    Division of Kidney Disease and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.

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