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[Preservation of residual kidney function in chronic haemodialysis]
Mallaury Julliard1, David Jaques2, Patrick Saudan2
1Service de médecine interne générale, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Abstract:
Residual kidney function (RKF) is defined as the production of a clinically significant amount of urine in dialysis patients. Observational studies suggest that those with preserved RKF have a better prognosis than anuric patients. Preserved RKF allows the prescription of a lower dialysis dose compared to the traditional thrice weekly schedule. Such an "incremental" approach has also been associated with a better global prognosis. In view of the overall growth of incremental HD in the western world, we review the main studies supporting this approach, as well as the benefits and limitations related to RKF preservation.
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