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Does body fat mass define survival in patients starting peritoneal dialysis?

Nephrology
Author
Soo Jeong Choi et al.
Used Parameters : ECF, ICF, BFM, PBF, Protein, Mineral

Publication Year : 2013

Country : Korea

Journal : Peritoneal Dialysis International

Background and Aims Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is characterized by a gain in fat mass. Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral fat is associated with metabolic syndrome and survival. We prospectively examined whether visceral or subcutaneous fat could predict outcome in …
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