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Kidney function at 18% ---- will i need dialysis or transplant?
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Quite possibly: Best to discuss with a nephrologist. You are close to a world class kidney dialysis & transplant center at maine medical center in portland. Long term prognosis is best with a transplant rather than dialysis.
Answered 10/19/2019
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