H Fukui, S Hara, Y Hashimoto, T Horiuchi, M Ikezoe, N Itami, M Kawabe, H Kawanishi, H Kimura, Y Nakamoto, M Nakayama, M Ono, K Ota, T Shinoda, T Suga, T Ueda, M Fujishima, T Maeba, A Yamashita, Y Yoshino, S Watanabe et al.
Because the contribution of residual renal function (RRF) to total solute clearance is often significant in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), loss of RRF over time can lead to inadequate dialysis if appropriate prescription management strategies are not pursued. Additionally, declines in ultrafiltration caused by increases in peritoneal permeability may limit continuation of CAPD therapy. Peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis (PD + HD) combination therapy (complementary dialysis therapy) is an alternative method...
February 2004: Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis