- Myth 1: PD is not a good option for patients with diabetes
- Myth 2: PD is not a good option in obese patients
- Myth 3: PD is not a good option for patients with autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
- Myth 4: PD is not a good option for elderly patients
- Myth 5: PD is not a good option for patients who have experienced kidney graft failure
- Myth 6: PD is not a good option because infections (peritonitis) are more likely to develop
- Myth 7: Certain patients and comorbid conditions are associated with PD failure and discontinuation
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