SUBJECT CONSULTANT REVIEW

Title of the article
Is rapid initiation of peritoneal dialysis feasible in unplanned dialysis patients? A single-centre experience
Authors

Lobbedez T, Lecouf A, Ficheux M, Henri P, de Ligny BH, Ryckelynck JP.

Journal
Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2008 Apr 19
Subject Consultant
W. Van Biesen
Score (1 to 3 stars)
***
Comments
Excellent study with a quite provocative design on the outcome of starting "late referrals" on PD, and how this strategy is able to reduce the prevalance of tunneled hemodialysis catheters with the related problems.