Peritoneal Dialysis

Some potential beneifts of PF include:

Control of your own treatment and a more flexiable schedule.

Functions more like natural kidneys

Support preservation of remining kidney function, leading to better clincal outcomes

Better transplant success rate.

Author

Dr. Kevin Griffiths Partner, Metro Renal Associates MD, MPH, FASN Medial Director - Fresenius Southern Dialysis and Fresenius Southeast DC dialysis facilities

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