Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 134-140 , July 1996

Quételet's index predicts outcome in cadaveric kidney transplantation

  • Glenn M Chertow, MD, MPH (Assistant Director)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Glenn M. Chertow, MD, MPH, Dialysis Unit Administrative Office, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115.
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  • J.Michael Lazarus, MD (Director of Clinical Services)
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  • Edgar L Milford, MD (Director of Renal Transplantation)

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Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 134-140 , July 1996

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