The role of chronic peritoneal dialysis in the management of the patient with chronic kidney disease.
The role of chronic peritoneal dialysis (CPD) in the management of patient with chronic kidney disease is being reexamined. There has been a decline in CPD utilization in the United States, which has been attributed to a variety of factors. It is important that these factors be understood and addressed, since nephrologists feel that about 30% of end-stage renal disease patients should be maintained on CPD and patients are more satisfied with CPD and feel that CPD has a less negative impact on their lives than hemodialysis. The present chapter discusses some of the reasons for decline in CPD utilization in the United States.
Finkelstein
Fredric O
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Yale University, St. Raphael's Hospital, Renal Research Institute, New Haven, Conn., USA.
Finkelstein
Susan H
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Troidle
Laura K
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis