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CAPD viability: a long-term comparison with hemodialysis

R Maiorca1, G C Cancarini, R Zubani

  • 1Chair of Nephrology, University of Brescia, Italy.

Peritoneal Dialysis International : Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and hemodialysis (HD) offer comparable long-term patient survival for uremic patients. Older adults benefit more from CAPD, though technique success rates vary by age.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • End-stage renal disease necessitates renal replacement therapy.
  • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and hemodialysis (HD) are primary treatment modalities.
  • Long-term comparative outcomes of CAPD versus HD require ongoing evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the long-term patient and technique survival between CAPD and HD.
  • To assess technique success rates for both dialysis modalities.
  • To analyze differences in outcomes over time and across age groups.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 578 patients initiating dialysis between 1981 and 1993.
  • Inclusion criteria: survival for at least 2 months post-initiation.

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  • Cox-adjusted analysis of patient survival, technique survival, and technique success.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant difference in patient survival between CAPD and HD after adjusting for age and comorbidity.
    • Patient survival improved significantly in the later follow-up period (1987-1993).
    • CAPD showed higher technique failure rates, inversely related to patient age. Technique success was lower in CAPD but improved with age, disappearing in patients aged 75+.

    Conclusions:

    • CAPD is as effective as HD for long-term life preservation in uremic patients.
    • CAPD offers better outcomes for older elderly patients.
    • The lower technique success rate of CAPD may be acceptable for patients with access to transplantation, but requires careful consideration otherwise.