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Can the body function correctly with one kidney?
Yes it can. For example people with kidney transplants only have one kidney.
What is the percentage of pancreas transplants that are successful?
Pancreas transplants are often done with a kidney transplant, this is called an SPK (Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney) transplant and generally yields higher success than when the pancreas is transplanted alone. Nationally, the one-year success rate of combined pancreas/kidney transplants is 76 percent, but only about 50 percent of the pancreases transplanted without a kidney are still functioning after one year.
Where can one find information about kidney transplant?
An individual can look up information about kidney transplants online, but it would probably be best to talk to your doctor if you have any kidney transplant questions.
Do kidneys grow back?
Unfortunately, they do not grow back. This is one reason so many individuals need kidney transplants.
Can a person live normally with one kidney and why?
can a person live normally with only one kidney and why
Can a person live normally with one kidney only?
an a person live normally with only one kidney
Why are diabetes patients more likely to need kidney transplants?
On the other hand, diabetes is also the number one cause of chronic kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which makes this group more likely to eventually require a kidney transplant for survival.
Can you live when both kidney and pancreas transplants are being rejected?
Very unlikely because you only have 2 kidneys and 1 pancreas. Humans need both of these to survive. However if one kidney was still working then you could survive.
How long can one person live with one kidney?
It is possible to live a whole lifetime with just one kidney.
Can person live with one kidney?
Yes. Because if one kidney is removed because of a disease, the other kidney can perform the work of two.
Can a person live with one kidney?
Yes. Because if one kidney is removed because of a disease, the other kidney can perform the work of two.
What are the survival rates for kidney transplant patients?
Survival rates for pancreas-kidney transplant recipients were 95.1% after one year and 89.2% after three years.
