Partial nephrectomy in chronic kidney disease: Not always a win-win situation

The authors have used the MDRD formula to predict eGFR which is best suited below the age of 70 years and in patients with CKD III or more. [...] the direct association between age and CKD status may not be a proper reflection of the reality. [...] the risks and benefits relevant to the individual p...

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Published in:	Indian journal of urology Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 564 - 565
Main Author:	Ghosh, Bastab
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Vellore Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-10-2011 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Care and treatment Chronic kidney failure Development and progression Health aspects Ischemia Kidney diseases Multivariate analysis Nephrectomy Risk factors India
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Summary:	The authors have used the MDRD formula to predict eGFR which is best suited below the age of 70 years and in patients with CKD III or more. [...] the direct association between age and CKD status may not be a proper reflection of the reality. [...] the risks and benefits relevant to the individual patient should be taken into consideration before recommending partial nephrectomy for renal tumors in patients with CKD.
ISSN:	0970-1591 1998-3824