Kidney Transplant Flashcards

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What is a kidney transplant?

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A surgical procedure where a healthy kidney is transferred from a dead or alive person

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What are the advantages of kidney transplants?

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Cheaper than dialysis, more freedom compared to dialysis

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What are the disadvantages of kidney transplants?

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Blood clots, Organ may be rejected (transplanted organ is attacked by patients immune system because they see it as a foreign object, The person may have to take immunosuppressant drugs

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