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Peritoneal Dialysis Should Not Be the First Choice for Renal Replacement Therapy in the Elderly.

Authors :
Mallappallil, Mary
Patel, Ankita
Friedman, Eli A.
Source :
Seminars in Dialysis; Nov/Dec2012, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p671-674, 4p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the best renal replacement therapy for older patients with chronic renal failure. It mentions several choice of the therapy including in-center hemodialysis (HD), continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis or continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CAPD/CCPD), and peritoneal dialysis (PD). It cutes the U.S. Patient Bill of Rights. It talks on the consideration of kidney transplantation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08940959
Volume :
25
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Seminars in Dialysis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
83585113
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/sdi.12012