It was VAT volume predict patient outcome, while VAT density predicted baseline membrane function in PD patients and reflected peritoneal vascular density and local inflammation status.
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To evaluate the association between peritoneal membrane solute transfer rate and abdominal visceral adipose tissue density measured on CT
Timeframe: from the baseline, 4 weeks before PD catheter insert surgery until patients quit PD or follow up up to 48 months