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To the Editor: The analysis by Wolfe et al. (Dec. 2 issue)¹ purports to demonstrate a survival benefit of cadaveric renal transplantation as compared with hemodialysis for patients with end-stage renal disease. We agree that these data lend strong support to those who advocate renal transplantation and organ donation as a means to prolong life (in addition to improving the quality of life) in such patients. However, several points need clarification.

First, why were Hispanic patients excluded from the study? The percentage of Hispanic patients entering programs for end-stage renal disease is increasing, and it is important to determine how . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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