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Published on: July 20, 2022
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[News and perspectives in peritoneal dialysis]
Maimouna Mahamat1, Pascale Lefuel1,2, Sophie De Seigneux1
1Service de néphrologie et hypertension, Département de médecine, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|February 27, 2025
Summary
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) offers significant benefits for end-stage renal disease patients, including preserved kidney function and improved quality of life. This review examines PD
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- Public Health
Context:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 850 million globally, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD) necessitates renal replacement therapy (RRT) to sustain life.
- Hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) are primary RRT modalities, with PD offering unique advantages.
Purpose:
- To review the current status of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in Switzerland.
- To outline the indications and limitations of PD therapy.
- To explore strategies for increasing PD adoption globally.
Summary:
- Peritoneal dialysis (PD) provides hemodynamic stability, preserves residual renal function, and enhances patient quality of life compared to hemodialysis (HD).
- Despite advantages, PD faces challenges in becoming a preferred RRT modality in Switzerland.
- Barriers to PD use and potential solutions for wider accessibility are discussed.
Impact:
- Highlights the underutilization of PD despite its clinical benefits.
- Provides insights into optimizing PD as a renal replacement therapy.
- Aims to inform policy and clinical practice to improve RRT options for kidney disease patients.
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