Journal article
Biocompatible peritoneal dialysis solutions: many questions but few answers
Abstract
The clinical value of biocompatible peritoneal dialysis solutions is uncertain because of inconsistent findings in randomized controlled trials. A systematic review by Cho et al. examining 20 such trials suggests a beneficial effect on residual renal function. However, the finding is not robust and may relate to decreased ultrafiltration causing hypervolemia. Future prescribing of these biocompatible solutions will probably continue to be …
Authors
Blake PG; Jain AK; Yohanna S
Journal
Kidney International, Vol. 84, No. 5, pp. 864–866
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2013
DOI
10.1038/ki.2013.303
ISSN
0085-2538