Sunday, December 11, 2011

High BMI and Kidney Transplant Waitlisting

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High BMI and Kidney Transplant Waitlisting
Many obese dialysis patients are asked to lose weight to qualify for kidney transplantation. If such usual weight reduction programs as dieting or anti-appetite medications do not work, some patients will be introduced to more aggressive interventions such as bariatric surgery.

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High BMI and Kidney Transplant Waitlisting

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