Abstract:WithoutRace, respectively). Distribution of patients and changes within CKD stages with different equations was considered. Subgroup analysis was completed on patients with stage III-IV disease only.RESULTS: 459 self-identified black patients that underwent nephrectomy at our institution were identified, 135 of which had stage III-IV disease. eGFR decreased around 10-13ml/min/1.73m2 with removal of the race coefficient. 13-22%, 6-12%, and 2-3% more black patients would fall under common CKD cutoffs of 60, 45, … Show more
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