Continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis--is it worth the extra effort?
Despite theoretical advantages of CCPD, only 1 of 13 patients trained in this modality continue on CCPD in a 3 year review period. Average duration on CCPD was only 7 months. When compared with our CAPD population higher transplant rates, death rates, and dissatisfaction with the dialysis technique, but not higher peritonitis rates were reasons for terminating CCPD.
Domoto
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Department of Internal Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri.
Weindel
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006437:Hemodialysis, Home / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010352:Patient Dropouts; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology