Abstract:Introduction: Accurate determination of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is crucial for selection of kidney donors. Nuclear medicine methods are considered accurate in measuring GFR but are not always easily available. The four-variable Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD4), Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI), and Full Age Spectrum (FAS) formulas are common equations for estimating GFR and are recommended for initial assessment of kidney donors. The aim of this study was to eva… Show more
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