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  • Incremental PD and Patient Outcomes: Registry Data

    Between 2007 and 2017, incremental PD use increased by 2.7% in the ANZDATA database. Most (67%) used the approach for one year or less. After controlling for patient and center variables, starting PD with incremental treatments reduced peritonitis risk and transfers to in-center HD, with no increase in mortality.

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    Tags: Incremental PD, Incremental Treatments, Peritonitis, Mortality Rate