Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Alport syndrome surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgery
Surgery
Once kidney failure has developed, patients undergo dialysis or may benefit from a kidney transplant, although this may result in rejection as the new kidney contains normal type IV collagen, which may be recognized as foreign by the immune system.
References
References
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