[Dialysis and kidney transplantation]

In the Federal Republic of Germany more than 22,000 patients receive renal replacement therapy. More than 6000 patients live with a functioning graft. Thus the Federal Republic of Germany holds leading position of internationally high standard. Since 1969 the non profit-organisation KfH major contributions to secure dialysis treatment; since 1976 KfH was engaged in the organisation of kidney transplantation. Future goals are the strengthening of reliable and secure dialysis facilities as well as--at least--2400 kidney transplantations per year in the FRG. This figure represents the approximate number of new uremic patients to be treated each year.