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Peritoneal dialysis in Hungary.

A Karátson1, J Makó

  • 1Department of Urology, University Medical School, Pécs, Hungary.

International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1992
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Hungarian chronic uremia patients are fewer than the European average, with a distinct treatment distribution. Intermittent peritoneal dialysis is more common, while continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is significantly less utilized.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology

Background:

  • In 1991, a survey assessed peritoneal dialysis (PD) in Hungarian nephrology units.
  • Chronic uremia patient numbers in Hungary lag behind the European average.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate technical conditions and patient numbers for peritoneal dialysis in Hungary.
  • To compare Hungarian PD treatment modalities with European standards.
  • To summarize principles of biocompatibility and interleukin function in PD.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of Hungarian nephrology and dialysis units in 1991.
  • Data collection on patient numbers, treatment types, solutions, disinfection, and devices.
  • Review of peritonitis incidence and antibiotic administration.

Main Results:

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  • Hungary's chronic uremia patient rate (dialysis + transplantation) is 106 per million, below the European average of 236.
  • Intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD) accounts for over 10% of cases, while continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is less than 2% in Hungary.
  • European PD distribution shows <2% for IPD and 4-43% for CAPD.

Conclusions:

  • Hungary exhibits a lower prevalence of chronic uremia patients requiring dialysis or transplantation compared to Europe.
  • A significant difference exists in PD treatment modality distribution, with IPD being more prevalent than CAPD in Hungary.
  • The study highlights the need to understand biocompatibility, interleukin function, and CAPD effectiveness in the Hungarian context.