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Renal transplantation
Author(s): Maciej GłydaSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Published by: Naczelna Izba Lekarska
Keywords: transplantation; Renal transplantation
Summary/Abstract: Renal transplantation is, beside peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis, an accepted method of renal replacement therapy, in patients with terminal renal failure. The first successful renal transplantation between monozygotic twins was performed by dr. J. Murray in Boston, 50 years ago. The first such procedure in Poland, also successful, was carried out in Warsaw in 1966. The article presents medical and legal regulations associated with transplantation of this organ.
Journal: Medyczna Wokanda
- Issue Year: 3/2011
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 35-48
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish
