Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Jefferson's Intermediate Dialysis Program was chosen as a center for excellence by the End Stage Renal Disease (esrdnetworks.org) Network 4.
For information on the types of dialysis and more, please see the National Kidney Foundation's website: www.kidney.org
Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation is a treatment option and not a cure. A successful kidney transplant allows the patient to conduct a normal lifestyle with increased activity and independence,
fewer dietary restrictions, and freedom from dialysis
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Types of Kidney Transplantation
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| Living related kidney donor |
Family members (parents, grandparents, siblings) |
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| Living non-related kidney donor |
Spouse, friend, in-law, or a stranger
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| Deceased donor |
A person who has recently died (declared brain dead) and whose family has given consent for his or her kidneys to be used
for transplantation
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