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Surgical Techniques for Catheter Placement and 5/6 Nephrectomy in Murine Models of Peritoneal Dialysis
Published on: July 19, 2018
[Home hemodialysis: an option to rediscover]
Géraldine Tagan1, Stéphanie Nergoux2, Menno Pruijm1
1Service de néphrologie et d'hypertension, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Abstract:
Hemodialysis started in the United States in the 1960s, followed by the rapid development of home hemodialysis in the 1970s. Currently, 89.1% of patients in Switzerland receive hemodialysis in centers, while only 1.4% receive it at home. More recently, however, there has been a renewed interest in home hemodialysis, thanks to the production of machines that are better adapted to the patients and their home environment. The effectiveness of home hemodialysis has been confirmed by several studies, showing good clinical outcomes and improved quality of life, despite the emotional and logistical challenges. Economic considerations are in favor of home hemodialysis and suggest that it could be a sustainable solution for the healthcare system, provided that its implementation is supported by local policies.
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