The relationship between body mass index changes and mortality in geriatric peritoneal dialysis patients: a case-control study
Although BMI is easy and extensively measured, it is not considered the perfect monitoring parameter for dialysis patients. However, regular follow-up of BMI, especially in geriatric cases, can be a guiding tool for estimating patients' prognoses.
Authors
- Mehmet Ası Oktan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9322-5844)
- Serpil Müge Değer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7635-2382)
- Yelda Deligöz Bildacı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9888-995X)
- Caner Çavdar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2306-2429)
- Berfu Korucu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0597-5822)
Institutions
- Dokuz Eylül University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nephrology
- Published
- 2024-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-024-03920-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.34