[Initial results in the treatment with short-term dialysis]

Results observed during short-period dialysis management lasting 8 months in 80 patients are presented. There was no significant change in blood chemistry and clinical pictures, through intra- and interdialytic well-being improved. Six, out of 33 patients and to be transferred from 12 hr per week to more prolonged treatment periods due to the rapid onset of sub-dialysis symptoms. No patients receiving 15 hr per week required such a change. The reasons for failure in these six subjects are discussed, together with the indications for a choice of 12 or 15 hr periods.