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Surgical Techniques for Catheter Placement and 5/6 Nephrectomy in Murine Models of Peritoneal Dialysis
Published on: July 19, 2018
[Peritoneal dialysis, a first-line treatment?]
Antoine Lanot1, Jean-Philippe Ryckelynck1
1Service de néphrologie, dialyse et transplantation, CUMR, CHU de Caen, 14033 Caen cedex, France.
Abstract:
The number of patients heading towards the terminal stage of their chronic kidney disease, for the first time or after the failure of a kidney transplant, is constantly growing, requiring the use of renal replacement therapy. Nowadays, peritoneal dialysis can be given as a first-line treatment for most patients, in the same way as haemodialysis. It allows patients to remain at home or in their care facility, with the help of a private practice nurse when needed. Complications can be quickly detected and resolved. In the event of failure, the switch to haemodialysis is usually possible.
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