The Success Story of Peritoneal Dialysis in Romania: Analysis of Differences in Mortality by Dialysis Modality and Influence of Risk Factors in a National Cohort

Abstract

We report an impressive quantitative and qualitative development of CAPD in one of the rapidly growing Central and Eastern Europe countries. CAPD should be the method of choice for young nondiabetic end-stage renal disease patients. Improvement in predialysis nephrologic care and in transplantation rates is required to further ensure the ultimate success of the Romanian PD program.