Overestimation of the probability of death on peritoneal dialysis by the Kaplan-Meier method: advantages of a competing risks approach

Overestimation of the probability of death on peritoneal dialysis by the Kaplan-Meier method: advantages of a competing risks approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In survival analysis, patients on peritoneal dialysis are confronted with three different outcomes: transfer to hemodialysis, renal transplantation, or death. The Kaplan-Meier method takes into account one event only, so whether it a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Beuscart Jean-Baptiste, Pagniez Dominique, Boulanger Eric, Lessore de Sainte Foy Celia, Salleron Julia, Frimat Luc, Duhamel Alain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/31

Internet

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/31

Similar Items