Sun-243 Estimation of the Total Nephron Number in Humans Combining Unenhanced Computed Tomography and a Biopsy-based Method
Year: 2019
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Methods for estimating the individual total nephron number in the clinical setting may be useful for predicting the progression of renal diseases. In recent years, simple methods have been proposed for estimating the total nephron number by the combined use of enhanced computed tomography (CT) and a renal biopsy in living kidney donors. However, renal disease patients are often not suitable candidates for intravenous contrast media administration. Thus, the applicability of the methods is limited in daily clinical use for such patients, with further improvements in the methodology required.
Source: Kidney International Reports
Authors: T. SASAKI, N. Tsuboi, Y. Okabayashi, K. Haruhara, G. Kanazaki, K. Koike, A. Kobayashi, I. Yamamoto, T. Yokoo
Institution: Jikei University School of Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,625
OpenAlex ID: W2954729268