PERITONEAL DIALYSIS vs. HEMODIALYSIS IN PATIENTS WITH THE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EFFICIENCY AND CHOICE OF DIALYSIS MODALITY (lecture)
Comparative efficiency of hemodialysis vs. peritoneal dialysis in patients with the end stage renal disease is still under discussion. Numerous studies revealed some advantages of peritoneal dialysis at least during first years of renal replacement therapy. These data lead to the "integrative approach" to renal replacement therapy where peritoneal dialysis is used as a "first-line therapy". In the light of this approach, correct estimating indications and contraindications for hemodialysis is very important for right choice of the primary dialysis modality.