Epidemiology of chronic kidney diseases in the Republic of Guinea; future dialysis needs

• Main Authors: Alpha Oumar Bah (Author), Cisse Lamine (Author), Mamadou Cellou Balde (Author), Mamadou Lamine Yaya Bah (Author), Lionel Rostaing (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention, 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide and can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Objectives: Because few patients with ESRD in the Republic of Guinea have access to haemodialysis, we retrospectively evaluated the prevalence of CKD, ESRD and access to supportive therap...