Limitations of kidney transplantation include the risk of rejection due to immune system incompatibility, requiring immunosuppressive drugs that heighten infection risk. Additionally, transplanted kidneys usually function for approximately 9-10 years.
Transplantation limitations include the risk of organ rejection due to antigenic differences, necessitating immunosuppressants that increase infection susceptibility. Transplanted kidneys typically function for about 9-10 years.
| Front | Describe the limitations of transplantation as a treatment for kidney disease. |
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| Back | Limitations of transplantation:
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