[Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in patients over 75 years]

In a clinical retrospective study, the authors report their chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) experience in 31 patients, aged more than 75 years. All present 3.7 diseases associated with continuous renal failure. CAPD lasted 24 months/patient and was adapted to the patient's clinical situation and residual kidney function. Twenty patients require help to perform CAPD. The clinical and biological results are good. The nutritional status is acceptable, so is the peritonitis rate: 1 ep/17 patients months. Because the patients stay in hospital 19 days/year, there is a need of backup facilities.