Estimated nephron number of the remaining donor kidney: impact on living kidney donor outcomes

Conclusions Low nephron number predisposes donors to inferior remaining eGFR, hypertension and proteinuria. The strong correlation in elderly donors may be attributed to reduced renal functional reserve due to the decline of renal function with age.
Source: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Renal Transplantation Source Type: research