All variables were expressed in mean ± SD.DM = Diabetes Mellitus.*a: control group vs. focal & diffuse (surgical group), b: focal group vs. diffuse group.Baseline of characteristics of patients.
Binary variables were marked by * with occurrence and incidence rate reported. Continuous variables were reported with median value and IQR. Variables with different mean values in these two populatio
Data expressed with a plus/minus sign are the mean±SD.aMedian (interquartile range).Abbreviations: CAPD, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood p