Long-term peritoneal dialysis causes morphologic and functional changes in the peritoneal
membrane. Although mesothelial-mesenchymal transition of peritoneal mesothelial cells is a …

Peritoneal fibrosis is characterized by abnormal production of extracellular matrix proteins
leading to progressive thickening of the submesothelial compact zone of the peritoneal …

Lay summary Peritoneal dialysis (PD) uses the peritoneal membrane for dialysis. The
peritoneal membrane is a thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen. The lining is used as a …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a successful dialysis modality that enables patients with end-
stage kidney disease to have a home-based treatment with many advantages for their …

Systemic inflammation, as evidenced by elevated inflammatory cytokines, is a feature of
advanced renal failure and predicts worse survival. Dialysate IL-6 concentrations associate …

These guidelines cover all aspects of the care of patients who are treated with peritoneal
dialysis. This includes equipment and resources, preparation for peritoneal dialysis, and …

Long-term peritoneal dialysis can lead to morphological and functional changes in the
peritoneum. Although the range of morphological alterations is known for the peritoneal …

Longitudinal membrane function in functionally anuric patients treated with APD: Data from
EAPOS on the effects of glucose and icodextrin prescription. Background Peritoneal dialysis …

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but severe complication of peritoneal
dialysis (PD) characterized by extensive fibrosis of the peritoneum. Changes in peritoneal …

Ultrafiltration is essential in peritoneal dialysis (PD) for maintenance of euvolemia, making
ultrafiltration insufficiency—preferably called ultrafiltration failure—an important …