Open AccessConvective therapies versus low-flux hemodialysis for chronic kidney failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Author(s) -
Paweena Susantitaphong,
Monchai Siribamrungwong,
Bertrand L. Jaber
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
nephrology dialysis transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1460-2385
pISSN - 0931-0509
DOI - 10.1093/ndt/gft396
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , hemodialysis , relative risk , kidney disease , acute kidney injury , confidence interval
Although convective therapies have gained popularity for the optimal removal of uremic solutes, their benefits and potential risks have not been fully elucidated. We conducted a meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials comparing convective therapies with low-flux hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney failure.
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