Randomised Controlled Trial to determine the appropriate time to initiate peritoneal dialysis after insertion of catheter to minimise complications (Timely PD study)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The most appropriate time to initiate dialysis after surgical insertion of Tenckhoff catheters is not clear in the literature. There is the possibility of peritoneal dialysis (PD) complications such as leakage and infection if dialys...

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Main Authors: Fassett Robert G, Baer Richard, Ranganathan Dwarakanathan, Williams Nicola, Han Thin, Watson Melanie, Healy Helen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/11/11