Outcomes of Early versus Late Nephrology Referral in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review
The American Journal of MedicinePublished 19 October 2011
Neil A. Smart, Thomas Titus
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Results show reduced mortality and hospitalization, better uptake of peritoneal dialysis, and earlier placement of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis with early nephrology referral.
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Our analyses show reduced mortality and hospitalization, better uptake of peritoneal dialysis, and earlier placement of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis with early nephrology referral.
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