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Retrospective analysis of the effects of peritoneal dialysis modes, initial doses, and frequencies on residual renal function and quality of life in patients initiating peritoneal dialysis

Key takeaways

Doctors looked back at the records of people starting peritoneal dialysis, the kind done through the belly rather than by machine. They compared different modes, starting doses, and how often fluid was exchanged, to see what happened to leftover kidney function and quality of life. Keeping some of your own kidney function matters, because it is tied to feeling better and living longer on dialysis. This is a look back at old records, so it shows links between choices and outcomes, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Yunhui Zhang · Hong Wang · Keming Geng · Guifen Chai · Jun Luo

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-08-31
https://doi.org/10.5414/cn112024