Early initiation of peritoneal dialysis detrimental to elderly but not young patients
Starting elderly patients on peritoneal dialysis early, when estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is at ≥7.5 mL/min/1.73 m2, appears to do more harm than good, contributing to an increased risk of death, according to a study. Among younger patients, on the other hand, early commencement of PD neither improves clinical outcomes nor negatively influences survival.
