Peritoneal dialysis in the 21st century: an analysis of current problems and future developments
R Gokal - Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2002 - journals.lww.com
One major development in the field of kidney diseases in the 21st century will be in
prevention of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Basic research has made inroads into the
understanding of the mechanisms of progression of chronic renal failure, including the
understanding of the functions of genes activated by renal damage. All this may well result in
a major reduction in the incidence of ESRD. The second important development will be in
transplantation, which will constitute the mainstay of ESRD treatment in the next century. The …
prevention of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Basic research has made inroads into the
understanding of the mechanisms of progression of chronic renal failure, including the
understanding of the functions of genes activated by renal damage. All this may well result in
a major reduction in the incidence of ESRD. The second important development will be in
transplantation, which will constitute the mainstay of ESRD treatment in the next century. The …
