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In this chapter we explain:
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How to assess an arteriovenous fistula
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Peritoneal dialysis catheter problems
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Fluid overload and volume assessment in a dialysis patient
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Causes of a decline in kidney transplant function
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How infections change with time after transplantation
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Malignant disease related to immunosuppression
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Rayner, H., Thomas, M., Milford, D. (2016). Renal Replacement Therapy. In: Understanding Kidney Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23458-8_18
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