hey all! 76 y/0 male with grade 4 kidney disease for about 2 years now. GFR runs about 27.5, creatinine about 2.4, and BUN about 39. I have to go every 4 months for urinary stent replacements, due to ureter strictures. Would a cadavers transplant be of benefit, or would I even qualify? What about the strictures and would a cadaver transplant take care of those too? Or am I just too old? The thought of dialysis is wearing on me. Thanx in advance for your thoughts.
ureter strictures: hey all! 76 y/0 male... - Kidney Disease
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Are you confusing ureter for urethra? The ureters run from the kidneys to the bladder. I would think it takes surgery to replace a stent in a ureter every 4 months. Ugh!
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I did say the ureter, and yes, the stents are replaced every 4 months.
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