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Prognosis For Kidney Cancer Stage 4
End-stage kidney disease is the complete, or almost complete failure of the kidneys to function. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body.
Alternative Names
Renal failure - end stage; Kidney failure - end stage; ESRD
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
End-stage kidney disease (ESRD) occurs when the
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