Organ tourism is becoming more popular in developing countries. Patients desperate for a new kidney are heading overseas hoping to bypass the long waiting period for a transplant in the U.S. However, many aren't aware of the potential risks. Read more about transplant tourism in the November issue of aakpRENALIFE.
 
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This article originally appeared in the November 2009 issue of Kidney Transplant Today.