Peritoneal dialysis during congenital heart surgery admissions: insights from a large database

Background: The management of fluid overload after congenital heart surgery has been limited to diuretics, fluid restriction, and dialysis. This study was conducted to determine the association between peritoneal dialysis and important clinical outcomes in children undergoing congenital heart surgery. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted to identify patients under 18 years of age who underwent congenital heart surgery. The data were...