Table 3.
Estimated survival for patients who initiate dialysis compared with patients who receive medical management, by age group and eGFR
| Age, yr | eGFR (ml/min per 1.73 m2) | Median Survival in Months (25th, 75th percentile) | Difference in Median Survival (mo) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis | Medical Management | |||
| 60 | <6 | 71 (28, NE) | 17 (5, 39) | 54 |
| 6–<9 | 67 (26, NE) | 45 (16, 90) | 22 | |
| 9–<12 | 54 (20, NE) | 52 (19, NE) | 2 | |
| 65 | <6 | 37 (13, 75) | 11 (3, 26) | 26 |
| 6–<9 | 36 (12, 74) | 30 (10, 64) | 6 | |
| 9–<12 | 42 (15, 85) | 36 (12, 76) | 6 | |
| 75 | <6 | 34 (11, 70) | 9 (3, 22) | 25 |
| 6–<9 | 29 (10, 62) | 8 (2, 20) | 21 | |
| 9–<12 | 26 (9, 57) | 21 (7, 46) | 5 | |
| 85 | <6 | 24 (8, 52) | 7 (2, 16) | 17 |
| 6–<9 | 21 (7, 46) | 6 (2, 15) | 15 | |
| 9–<12 | 21 (7, 47) | 11 (3, 27) | 10 | |
NE values correspond to times which extend beyond the maximum follow-up time. eGFR values >12 ml/min per 1.73 m2 are not presented because they were not associated with higher dialysis survival in any age group.