Are the equations for the creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate applicable to the evaluation of renal function in Japanese children and adult patients receiving chemotherapy?

Background Equations for the creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were recently established for Japanese adults (>18 years old) and children (2–11 years old), respectively, but it is unclear whether eGFR can be as useful as 24-h creatinineclearance (CCr) for assessing renal functionin patients receiving chemotherapy. This study examined the degree of concordance between eGFR and CCr and the risk factors leading to the overestimation of renal functionby eGFR.