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peritoneal dialysis
what is 'peritoneal dialysis'?
Definition for Peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: diabetic nephropathy, acute renal failure and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease.
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diabetic nephropathy
kidney damage from diabetes
Peritoneal dialysis and diabetic nephropathy
acute renal failure
acute kidney failure
Peritoneal dialysis and acute renal failure
autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
inherited kidney disease causing fluid filled cavities in infancy
Peritoneal dialysis and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
type of chronic kidney disease
Peritoneal dialysis and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
uremic encephalopathy
brain disorder in kidney failure
Peritoneal dialysis and uremic encephalopathy
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
type of chronic kidney disease
Peritoneal dialysis and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
inherited disease causing fluid filled cavities in kidneys
Peritoneal dialysis and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
chronic renal disease
chronic kidney disease
Peritoneal dialysis and chronic renal disease
chronic glomerulonephritis
type of chronic kidney disease
Peritoneal dialysis and chronic glomerulonephritis
medullary cystic disease of the kidneys
kidney cysts causing gradual deterioration of kidney function
Peritoneal dialysis and medullary cystic disease of the kidneys
nephronophthisis
inherited cystic disease of kidney
Peritoneal dialysis and nephronophthisis
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Peritoneal dialysis and BUN
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Peritoneal dialysis and Complete Blood Count
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Peritoneal dialysis and Complete metabolic panel
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Peritoneal dialysis and Serum Creatinine
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Examination of urine to detect disease
Peritoneal dialysis and Urinalysis
serum electrolytes
Peritoneal dialysis and serum electrolytes
urine output
Peritoneal dialysis and urine output
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Peritoneal dialysis and Hemodialysis
Kidney transplantation
Peritoneal dialysis and Kidney transplantation
Kidney biopsy
Peritoneal dialysis and Kidney biopsy
Ultrasonography kidneys ureter bladder
Peritoneal dialysis and Ultrasonography kidneys ureter bladder
creatinine clearance
Peritoneal dialysis and creatinine clearance
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Peritoneal dialysis and Serum protein electrophoresis
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Peritoneal dialysis and Serum calcium
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Peritoneal dialysis and 24 hour urine for protein and creatinine
Creatinine clearance
Peritoneal dialysis and Creatinine clearance
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Peritoneal dialysis and Dialysis
diet modification
Peritoneal dialysis and diet modification
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Peritoneal dialysis and Complement levels
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Peritoneal dialysis and Serum phosphorus
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Peritoneal dialysis and enalapril
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Peritoneal dialysis and furosemide
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Peritoneal dialysis and captopril
nifedipine
Peritoneal dialysis and nifedipine
doxercalciferol
Peritoneal dialysis and doxercalciferol
lisinopril
Peritoneal dialysis and lisinopril
epoetin alfa
Peritoneal dialysis and epoetin alfa
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Peritoneal dialysis and metoprolol
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Peritoneal dialysis and calcium acetate
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Peritoneal dialysis and vitamin d supplements
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Peritoneal dialysis and diltiazem
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Peritoneal dialysis and losartan
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Peritoneal dialysis and atorvastatin
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Peritoneal dialysis and prednisone
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Peritoneal dialysis and simvastatin
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Peritoneal dialysis and insulin
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Peritoneal dialysis and calcitriol
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Peritoneal dialysis and calcium carbonate
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Peritoneal dialysis and cinacalcet
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Peritoneal dialysis and darbepoetin alfa
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Peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis uses a membrane inside your body (peritoneal membrane) as a ... used form of peritoneal dialysis. ... Intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD) ...
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Peritoneal dialysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2 What is peritoneal dialysis (PD) and how does it work? ... 4 Advantages and disadvantages of peritoneal dialysis. 5 Summary. 6 See also. 7 External links ...
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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis
Describes the procedures and supplies required for peritoneal dialysis (PD) ... With peritoneal dialysis (PD), you have some choices in treating advanced and ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peritoneal
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CDC Natural Disasters | Infection Control for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD ...
Information on Tsunamis and public health. Provided by the Centers for ... Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a practical and widespread treatment for kidney failure. ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/icfordialysis.asp
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Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis ...
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis ... Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis caused by Streptococcus bovis. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=516317
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Dialysis - Traveling While on Peritoneal Dialysis
Although being on peritoneal dialysis offers you more freedom when traveling, you ... Traveling While on Peritoneal Dialysis. Planning Ahead. From About.com ...
http://kidneydiseases.about.com/od/dialysis/a/traveldialysisp.htm
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Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy
Explains the importance of performing all dialysis exchanges. ... Types of Peritoneal Dialysis. Testing for Efficiency. Compliance. Residual Kidney Function ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peritonealdose/
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Talk:Peritoneal dialysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talk:Peritoneal dialysis. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: ... my father, after being on peritoneal dialysis for sometime, i consulted a doctor ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Peritoneal_dialysis
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MedlinePlus: Dialysis
Dialysis ... Peritoneal Dialysis: A Flexible Treatment Option for Kidney Failure(Mayo ... Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy(National Institute of Diabetes and ...
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eMedicine - Renal Failure, Chronic and Dialysis Complications : Article ...
Chronic renal failure (CRF) requiring dialysis or transplantation is known as ... A peritoneal dialysis catheter subjects patients to the risks of peritonitis and ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic501.htm
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Dialysis Information on MedicineNet.com
There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. ... What does the patient do during dialysis? ... Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/dialysis/article.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dialysis
Artificial kidneys; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal dialysis; Renal replacement therapy ... If you perform peritoneal dialysis at home: Report any fever immediately. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003421.htm
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Dialysis
Artificial kidneys; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal dialysis; Renal replacement therapy ... If you perform peritoneal dialysis at home: Report any fever immediately. ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Dialysis.htm
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Dialysis
Want to know about hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis ? ... Traveling While on Peritoneal Dialysis. Although being on peritoneal dialysis offers you more ...
http://kidneydiseases.about.com/od/dialysis/Dialysis.htm
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Dialysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In peritoneal dialysis, a sterile solution containing minerals and glucose is ... Peritoneal dialysis is less efficient than hemodialysis, but because it is ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialysis
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NIDDK Image Library
Title: Diagram of patient receiving peritoneal dialysis ... Alternate text: Drawing of male patient during peritoneal dialysis exchange. ...
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Program ...
The application of peritoneal dialysis for the management of ESRD soon followed. ... Peritoneal dialysis utilizes a natural membrane to remove nitrogenous products ...
http://consensus.nih.gov/1993/1993Dialysis093html.htm
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Tuberculous peritonitis in a case receiving continuous ambulatory ...
... undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: case report and review. ... Peritoneal dialysis-associated tuberculous peritonitis in an intravenous drug ...
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What type of dialysis should I have?
This information will help you understand your choices, whether you share in the ... Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your belly, which is called the ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-type-of-dialysis-should-i-have
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Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You
Introduces hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation with a ... Treatment Choice: Peritoneal Dialysis. Treatment Choice: Kidney Transplantation ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/choosingtreatment/
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Peritonitis - dialysis associated
... cavity (peritoneum), which occurs in those who receive peritoneal dialysis. ... Approximately one infection occurs for every 15 months of peritoneal dialysis. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000652.htm
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
In the sections on peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, the authors report on ... Pediatric ESRD Peritoneal Dialysis Fact Sheet. ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?searchter...
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eMedicine - Amyloidosis, Beta2M (Dialysis-Related) : Article by Anita Basu
Beta-2-microglobulin amyloidosis is a disabling condition that affects patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis (HD) or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3384.htm
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Kt/V - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
5.3 Kt/V minimums and targets for peritoneal dialysis. 6 References. 7 External links ... 7.2 Peritoneal dialysis. 7.3 Calculators ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kt/V
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Kidney Failure Glossary
Defines medical terms and concepts used by health professionals when talking ... types of peritoneal dialysis: ... for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/glossary/
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Peritoneal dialysis: A flexible treatment option for kidney failure ...
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment option for kidney failure. Here's what to expect. ... Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/peritoneal-dialysis/DA00079
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NIH - Kidney Failure and Dialysis
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ... Peritoneal Dialysis [ PDF Version ] Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy [ PDF Version ] ...
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
Although peritoneal dialysis is the predominant modality for children with end ... Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is one of the available treatment options to remove ...
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Kidney and Urologic Diseases
Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis. Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis ... Peritoneal Dialysis. Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy. Renal Osteodystrophy ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/topics/dialysis.asp
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Peritoneal dialysis - Yahoo! Health
The process of doing peritoneal dialysis is called an exchange. ... Peritoneal dialysis: A flexible treatment option for kidney failure ...
http://health.yahoo.com/urinary-treatment/peritoneal-dialysi...
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Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy
process called peritoneal dialysis (PD). The walls of the abdominal cavity are ... continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), the patient empties a ...
http://www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/pdf/peritonealdose.pdf
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Talk:Dialysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Unlike Peritoneal Dialysis there is no osmotic gradient in conventional Haemodialysis. ... there is also peritoneal dialysis. If you disagree feel free to ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Dialysis
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
... on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) ... A brief section notes that for home peritoneal dialysis, few additional expenses are incurred. ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?searchter...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Kidney diet - dialysis patients
End stage renal disease - diet; Hemodialysis - diet; Peritoneal dialysis - diet ... Patients on peritoneal dialysis need even higher protein, because a large amount ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007135.htm
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Dialysis - Types of Dialysis
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for people with kidney failure. ... While on Peritoneal Dialysis Traveling While on Hemodialysis Principles of Hemodialysis ...
http://kidneydiseases.about.com/od/kidneys101/a/Article0013.htm
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Pharmacokinetics of Quinupristin-Dalfopristin in Continuous Ambulatory ...
Antibiotic use continues to be common for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. ... to vancomycin have been observed in peritoneal dialysis patients (2, 7, 9) ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?&artid=89036
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Should I stop kidney dialysis?
... important issues as you decide whether to stop kidney dialysis for kidney failure. It is designed to help you learn ... Peritoneal dialysis may decrease ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/should-i-stop-kidney-dialysis
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Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis: What's the difference ...
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are two treatment options for kidney failure. Here's a comparison. ... Slide show: A step-by-step look at peritoneal dialysis ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemodialysis/DA00093
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Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy Associated with Exposure to Gadolinium ...
Peritoneal dialysis might achieve less effective gadolinium-contrast clearance ... However, patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis have not been previously ...
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5607a1.htm
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Kidney Diseases Dictionary: D - E
Defines terms related to diseases of the kidney ... peritoneal (PEH-rih-tuh-NEE-ul) dialysis: ... There are three types of peritoneal dialysis: ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/kdictionary/D-E.htm
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Infection Control for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patients
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a practical and widespread treatment for kidney failure. ... prevents polyurethane catheter infection in peritoneal dialysis ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pdf/icfordialysis.pdf
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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure
A series of booklets and fact sheets introducing the major treatment options for kidney failure as well as addressing more ... peritoneal dialysis, and ... Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/kidneyfailure/
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eMedicine - Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis : Article by Steven M ...
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis - Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an ... primary peritonitis, SBP, peritoneal dialysis, PD, aerobic gram-negative ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic882.htm
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Slide show: A step-by-step look at peritoneal dialysis - Yahoo! Health
Dialysis is an artificial way to remove harmful waste and excess salt and fluid from your blood when your kidneys can no longer do so on their own. Peritoneal ...
http://health.yahoo.com/urinary-treatment/slide-show-a-step-...
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Nocturnal dialysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... but could also refer to peritoneal dialysis which is typically done at night. ... FRCP (C) 1935-1995" Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, (1996) 11: 902-903, ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocturnal_dialysis
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Kidney Failure Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment MedicineNet.com
Learn about kidney failure, in which the body has fluid retention, risen blood ... There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/page6.htm
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
Peritoneal Access Devices: Design, Function, and Placement Techniques. In: ... This chapter on peritoneal dialysis (PD) in pediatric patients is from a ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=11...
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Slide show: A step-by-step look at peritoneal dialysis - MayoClinic.com
Peritoneal dialysis is used to treat kidney failure. See what happens during the procedure. ... Here you'll see automated peritoneal dialysis. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/peritoneal-dialysis/DA00083
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Peritoneum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
3.2 Peritoneal dialysis. 4 Classification of abdominal structures. 5 Etymology ... In one form of dialysis, the peritoneal dialysis, a glucose solution is run ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peritoneal
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
... on the clinical use of peritoneal dialysis (PD) is from a comprehensive textbook ... the history of the development of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=7&...
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