Meta-analysis of Urgent Start vs. Conventional Start PD

Analysis of data from 27 studies found comparable post-procedure infections, peritonitis, and exit site infections, technique survival, and transfer to HD for urgent and conventional start PD. Urgent start PD had a signficantly higher risk of mechanical complications such as leaks, and significantly higher mortality rates.

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Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease, Meta analysis, Peritoneal Dialysis