Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis Favourably Compares with Hemodialysis as a Bridge to Renal Transplantation

Background. The value of incremental peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a bridge to renal transplantation (Tx) has not been specifically addressed. Methods. All consecutive Stage 5 CKD patients with at least 1 year predialysis followup, starting incremental PD or HD under our care and subsequently receivin...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Domenici, Maria Cristina Comunian, Loredana Fazzari, Francesca Sivo, Angela Dinnella, Barbara Della Grotta, Giorgio Punzo, Paolo Menè
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/204216