American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 180-182 , February 2007

Allocating Deceased Donor Kidneys: Maximizing Years of Life

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PII: S0272-6386(06)01913-5

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2006.11.046

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 180-182 , February 2007

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