Timing, causes, predictors and prognosis of switching from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis: a prospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of peritoneal dialysis (PD) has declined in the United States over the past decade and technique failure is also reportedly higher in PD compared to hemodialysis (HD), but there are little data in the United States addressing...

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Main Authors: Fink Nancy E, Crews Deidra C, Plantinga Laura C, Jaar Bernard G, Hebah Nasser, Coresh Josef, Kliger Alan S, Powe Neil R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/10/3