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Renal transplantation in heroin addicts
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Renal transplantation in heroin addicts
Surg Gynecol Obstet.
1983 May.
Abstract
On the basis of our experience, therefore, we believe that the reformed heroin addict is a good candidate for cadaveric donor renal transplantation if he can be discouraged from returning to heroin use. The fact that the majority of the patients in our study returned to marijuana smoking after transplantation has raised the issue of its role as a possible immunosuppressant.
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