Kidney transplantation

If kidney failure develops, kidney transplantation may be recommended to replace the damaged kidney with a healthy, donated kidney.

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Kidney transplantation
If kidney failure develops, kidney transplantation may be recommended to replace the damaged kidney with a healthy, donated kidney.

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