Liver Function in Esrd Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection on Different Renal Replacement Therapies: Advantage for CAPD

Abstract

The natural history of HCV viral infection in different renal replacement modalities is unpredictable and liver dysfunction is rapid compared to normal persons. Retrospective analysis of HCV infected patients on different renal replacement therapies (heamodialysis, CAPD, kidney transplantation) was done in a university hospital. liver enzymes(SGOT and SGPT) are lower and HCV related fulminant hepatitis is less in the CAPD group compared to other two groups (Ilemodialysis, Renal Transplant). With these advantages CAPD may be considered as better modality to prevent the spread and also for maintaining the stable liver function in select population with HCV infection.