peritoneal dialysis
medical procedure
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treatment of abnormal renal function
- In renal system disease: Dialysis
In peritoneal dialysis, the patient’s own abdominal cavity is used as the container of fluid; the fluid is run in, allowed to reach equilibrium, and removed, taking with it urea and other wastes. The process has proved suitable for the short-term treatment of acute renal failure,…
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