When you have kidney failure, also known as an end-stage renal disease (ESRD), you either need dialysis or a kidney transplant to live. Having a kidney transplant can be a life-changing opportunity. You may get a kidney transplant when your kidneys are close to failure before you need to start dialysis. Or you may start dialysis while you wait for a kidney transplant.
If you are looking for information about kidney failure treatment and how kidney transplants work, this concise book is for you. It discusses the following topics: