Effects of icodextrin on patient survival and technique success in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis

Effects of icodextrin on patient survival and technique success in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

BACKGROUND Many studies have suggested clinical benefits of icodextrin in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients regarding fluid management, glycaemic control and metabolic improvement. However, reports on whether icodextrin can improve patient and technique survival is sparse. METHODS A total of 2163 patients from 54 centres in Korea who initiated PD from July 2003 to December 2006 were enrolled....

Icodextrin allergy in a peritoneal dialysis patient.

Clinical effects of icodextrin in peritoneal dialysis

Objective. This study reviews the relevant publications on the clinical effects of icodextrin in peritoneal dialysis (PD). Design. The study provides a systematic review of the literature (MEDLINE search with icodextrin as the keyword). Results. Icodextrin induces sustained transcapillary ultrafiltration during long dwell periods. It also stimulates increased removal of sodium by the peritoneal...

Impact on peritoneal membrane of use of icodextrin-based dialysis solution in peritoneal dialysis patients.

The usefulness of icodextrin-containing peritoneal dialysis (PD) solution for the management of body fluid and blood pressure has been reported. However, icodextrin PD solution is a foreign solution in the body, and the possible induction of intraperitoneal inflammation has been reported. In this study, we investigated at 6-month intervals the influence of icodextrin solution on peritoneal perm...

Factors affecting patient survival and technical survival in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis

Background: This study was aretrospective investigation aimed at determining the factors affecting the termination of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in patients with end stage renal failure (ESRF). Methods: Patients monitored in our PD Unit between 2000 and 2012 were included in the study. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were recorded for each patient. Treatment outcomes (technical surviva...