Independent Effects of Visceral Adipose Volume and Density on Patient Survival in Peritoneal Dialysis

Independent Effects of Visceral Adipose Volume and Density on Patient Survival in Peritoneal Dialysis

It was VAT volume predict patient outcome, while VAT density predicted baseline membrane function in PD patients and reflected peritoneal vascular density and local inflammation status.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The study included peritoneal dialysis patients follow up in our center who had an abdominal CT scan within 2 weeks before PD catheter incubation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those with acute inflammation according to clinical signs, lab results or abdominal CT scan were excluded from the cohort.