Pre-transplant renal functional reserve and renal function after lung transplantation

Post-lung transplantation (post-LTx) progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.1 Comorbidities and cotreatments, and post-LTx medical complications, including acute kidney injury (AKI), are associated with an increased risk for subsequent CKD development.2 However, among the several risk factors for post-LTx CKD development, pre-transplant renal function plays a key role.3
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Research Correspondence Source Type: research