Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
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Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. · Jul 2002
Sleep-related breathing disorders impair quality of life in haemodialysis recipients.
It is well known that the quality of life of haemodialysis recipients is often severely compromised. So far, the influence of sleep-related breathing disorders on the quality of life of patients receiving maintenance dialysis has not been evaluated. ⋯ We conclude that sleep-related breathing disorders independently influence the quality of life of patients receiving maintenance dialysis.