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    Kt/V for Dialysis Adequacy

    Quantifies both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment adequacy.
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    Frank A. Gotch, MD

    About the Creator

    Frank Gotch, MD is an associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco. He is best known for his extensive research in dialysis adequacy, including the development of Kt/V. Dr Gotch's current research interests are primarily concerned with modeling dialysis technology.

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