Dialysis

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Dialysis

Advantages

  • Can be carried out at home
  • Works well for someone waiting for an organ
  • Readily available
  • No immunosuppresent drugs need to be taken
  • No risk due to operation

Disadvantages

  • Expensive as treatment repeated for long periods
  • May cause blood clots/not clot properly
  • High risk of infection
  • Requires a restricted diet and lifestyle
  • Requires long amount of time connected to dialysis machine

Evaluation

Not as good as a transplant long term

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