The Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) and the Prediction of Kidney Outcomes After Lung Transplantation

Older age, female gender, and diabetes mellitus increased the risk of developing CKD after lung transplant. The MDRD estimate of GFR at listing was a better predictor of CKD than CrCl. MDRD estimates should be used during lung transplant evaluation for risk stratification for CKD.