The treatment of anemia in peritoneal dialysis patients

The management of anemia in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) tr eated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) has gained increasing attention over th e past decade, similar to patients on hemodialysis (HD). However, there are many differences between the 2 renal replacement therapies that pose uniqu e challenges and solutions for monitoring, diagnosis and treatment of anemi a in PD patients. These differences are not always evident and may be the r esult of different patient selection, physical, emotional and motivational factors, specific requirements of the modality or an indeterminate blend of infinite gradations of all these factors. This review will highlight curre nt issues in anemia management in PD patients.