Peritoneal Dialysis Modality Failure in a Middle-Income Country: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Authors

Jasmín Vesga · Federación Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología

Nelcy Rodríguez Malagón · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Mauricio Sanabria · Stockholm Environment Institute

Abstract

Technique failure is relatively uncommon in Colombia; catheter-related problems are the most frequent cause of technique failure. Best practices in catheter insertion could minimize the risk for this outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Kidney Medicine

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 335-342.e1

DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2020.12.010

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