Changes in body composition in peritoneal dialysis patients after kidney transplantation.

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2021)

Our study showed that body composition was significantly changed during the first year after PD or the first month after KT, as evidenced by a decrease in aMMI and BMC and an increase in FMI. Adequate interventions provided at these two points might help maintain proper body composition.

Keyphrases

body composition
end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
resistance training
bone mineral density
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
physical activity