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What Is The Next Step If Dialysis Does Not Work?
my nephew has had 2 heart transplants and he is 15 years old he has been on dialysis since the 2nd transplant now weve been told the dialysis is not working whats the next step ? weve also been told they dont think he could handle the kidney transplant surgery .
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist and transplant surgeon,i can understand your concern.
After 2 heart transplants,it's certainly not advisable to consider a transplant.
There're several types of hemo or peritoneal dialysis being done.
If person is having allergy to certain drugs,that can be changed.
This is seen in certain cases and will need that drug to be changed.
In kidney failure,there's no other option,except dialysis or transplant.
If you've any doubts,send them to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist and transplant surgeon,i can understand your concern.
After 2 heart transplants,it's certainly not advisable to consider a transplant.
There're several types of hemo or peritoneal dialysis being done.
If person is having allergy to certain drugs,that can be changed.
This is seen in certain cases and will need that drug to be changed.
In kidney failure,there's no other option,except dialysis or transplant.
If you've any doubts,send them to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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