Comparison of quality of life in children undergoing peritoneal dialysis versus hemodialysis.

To record pediatric end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients' quality of life (QOL) in relation to peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD). Chronic kidney disease is a rising global epidemic yielding worldwide prevalence of 11-13%. It could possibly lead to ESRD, thus imposing serious burdens on patients and reducing their QOL.