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Renal Transplant : A case study of ideal
Compared to continuing on dialysis, kidney transplantation is linked to improved quality of life and mortality. As a result, for the majority of patients, it is the best treatment for kidney failure. General nephrologists and internists frequently look after kidney transplant recipients after the first six months following the procedure, during which time transplantation nephrologists normally take care of the patient. Drug interactions are frequent and often lead to toxicities, rejection, and graft damage. Long-term immunosuppression-related infections and cancers may be difficult to diagnose and cure.
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Dr Satyanarayana Garre
MBBS, MD, DNB( Nephrology) Apollo hospitals Hyderabad
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