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In-Depth

Chronic kidney failure

Tests and diagnosis

  • Kidney biopsy Kidney biopsy — Overview covers definition, risks, results for this procedure to examine kidney tissue.

Causes

  • Membranous nephropathy Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and causes of membranous nephropathy.

Treatments and drugs

  • Kidney transplant Kidney transplant — Overview covers why kidney transplantation is done, what to expect, risks and results.
  • Hemodialysis Hemodialysis — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this procedure to treat kidney failure.
  • Peritoneal dialysis Peritoneal dialysis — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this procedure to treat kidney failure.

Coping and support

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