Outcomes of chronic dialysis in Korean children with respect to survival rates and causes of death

• Main Authors: Hye Jin Chang (Author), Kyoung Hee Han (Author), Min Hyun Cho (Author), Young Seo Park (Author), Hee Gyung Kang (Author), Hae Il Cheong (Author), Il Soo Ha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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PurposeAdult Korean patients on chronic dialysis have a 9-year survival rate of 50%, with cardiovascular problems being the most significant cause of death. The 2011 annual report of the North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies group reported 3-year survival rates of 93.4% and...