ntroduction: Identification of causes and
complications of chronic kidney disease in
patients on dialysis is essential for improving the
quality of patients’ life. Prevention and early
detection of symptoms can enhance the
provision of effective care.
Aim: The aim of the present study was to
examine causes and complications of chronic
kidney disease in patients on dialysis.
Method and Material: The study population
consisted of all prevalent patients on peritoneal
dialysis or hemodialysis in the University
Hospital of Heraklion, Crete. Causes of morbidity
and hospitalizations were examined for all
dialysis patients with at least one admission in
the renal ward. Mortality was examined for a
period of 33 months. An overall of 123 patients
with diagnosed renal failure were studied. The
data were collected through the patients’
medical records. Statistic analysis was performed
by the use of the β€Statistical Package of Social