[Dialysis and kidney transplantation].
In the Federal Republic of Germany more than 22,000 patients receive renal replacement therapy. More than 6000 patients live with a functioning graft. Thus the Federal Republic of Germany holds leading position of internationally high standard. Since 1969 the non profit-organisation KfH major contributions to secure dialysis treatment; since 1976 KfH was engaged in the organisation of kidney transplantation. Future goals are the strengthening of reliable and secure dialysis facilities as well as--at least--2400 kidney transplantations per year in the FRG. This figure represents the approximate number of new uremic patients to be treated each year.
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D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000639:trends*; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000639:trends*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000639:trends*
Dialyse und Nierentransplantation.