Incremental vs. standard hemodialysis for preserving residual kidney function: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue, and hemodialysis (HD) is the most commonly used dialysis method. Incremental HD has been proposed as an alternative, but evidence on its safety and benefits is limited. This study compared residual kidney function (RKF) preservation in patients undergoing incremental versus standard HD, also evaluating quality of life, hospitalizations and mortality.

Methods

This retrospective, longitudinal, observational case-control study included stage 5 CKD patients who started either incremental or standard HD between January 2021 and January 2023. The case group included patients who began incremental HD (2 weekly sessions lasting 4 h or 3 weekly sessions lasting < 3.5 h), and the control group included patients who started

SUBMITTER: Barbosa BVDS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707005 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature