Peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation by nephrologists is associated with higher rates of peritoneal dialysis utilization: a population-based study

This population-based retrospective cohort study using administrative data looked at 3886 PD catheter insertions between 2002-2010.  The findings suggest that insertions by nephrologists resulted in lower overall PD nonuse rates.  The authors suggest that this greater use may be related to timing/technique of insertion or the greater desire on the part of a nephrologist for a successful PD start. : Peritoneal Dialysis Access Guide Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Mupirocin and Polysporin Triple Ointments in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: The MP3 Study Similar Outcomes With Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease
Source: Nephrology Now - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Clinical Nephrology Peritoneal Dialysis Source Type: research