Serum Uric Acid and Residual Kidney Function in PD

In a study of 201 CAPD patients followed for up to 8 years (median 23.43+ 16.6 months), high or low serum uric acid and peritonitis were independent risk factors for loss of all residual kidney function. Higher weekly Kt/V urea helped protect residual function.

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Tags: Residual Renal Function, Uric Acid