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Clinical significance of the edema index in incident peritoneal dialysis patients

Nephrology
Author
Kang SH et al.
Used Parameters : ECF/TBF
Publication Year : 2016
Country : Korea
Journal : PLoS One
Background Proper monitoring for volume overload is important to improve prognosis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The association between volume status and residual renal function (RRF) remains an unresolved issue. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between the edema index and survival or RRF in incident PD patients. Patients and Methods We identified all adults who underwent PD. The edema index was defined as the ratio of extracellular fluid to total body fluid. Participants with available data …
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