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End stage renal failure

A patient does not need a transplant kidney if their own kidney is still functioning adequately. However, if they are rapidly approaching the need for dialysis a pre-emptive transplant may be a good idea, to prevent the development of complications due to renal failure and dialysis.



Adrian P. Ireland 2004-02-17