| Literature DB >> 19270196 |
Paul Tam1.
Abstract
Residual renal function (RRF) is now generally recognized as an important factor in the prognosis of patients on dialysis. This review summarizes the differences between peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) with regard to RRF. The literature supports PD as having a more beneficial effect on RRF.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19270196
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Perit Dial Int ISSN: 0896-8608 Impact factor: 1.756