Chronic peritoneal dialysis in children.
The incidence of end-stage renal disease in children is increasing. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the modality of choice in many European countries and is increasingly applied worldwide. PD enables children of all ages to be successfully treated while awaiting the ultimate goal of renal transplantation. The advantages of PD over other forms of renal replacement therapy are numerous, in particular the potential for the child to lead a relatively normal life. Indications for commencing PD, the rationale, preparation of family, technical aspects, and management of complications are discussed.
Department of Paediatric Urology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Nia
N
Fraser
Paediatric Nephrology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Farida K
FK
Hussain
Paediatric Dialysis, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Roy
R
Connell
Department of Paediatric Urology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Manoj U
MU
Shenoy
chronic peritoneal dialysis; end-stage renal disease; pediatric; renal replacement therapy