Peritoneal Dialysis: Still work in progress

Abstract

In the last 4 years the incidence and prevalence of peritoneal dialysis did not increase in Tuscany. The complications of peritoneal catheter, followed by non-clinical reasons, are the main causes of drop-out to hemodialysis. The promotion of the culture of home dialysis and specific policy actions are considered efficient operations to make peritoneal dialysis less marginal.