Weight change during the 1st year of peritoneal dialysis: Risk factors and prognostic implications

Conclusion Weight gain is common among Chinese patients during the 1st year of PD but is not associated with any adverse clinical outcome. In contrast, weight loss during the 1st year of PD is common amongst PD patients who have peritonitis, and is associated with worse technique survival subsequently.
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research