Impact of Hemodialysis on Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness Measured by Optical Coherence Tomography: A Systematic Review and a Pooled Analysis of Self-Controlled Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hemodialysis (HD) has various effects on the body, including optimizing body fluid composition and volume, which may have an impact on subfoveal choroidal thickness (SCT) in individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). However, previous studies have produced conflicting results regarding the effect of HD on SCT in patients with ESKD. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the influence of HD on SCT.

Methods

A comprehensive search of relevant studies and bibliographies was conducted using Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases up to September 2022. Weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to summarize the SCT change. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed, and a random-effects model was employe

SUBMITTER: Su Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441954 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature