Peritoneal Dialysis Definition

noun
A dialysis technique in which a solution is introduced into the abdomen through a tube and then drained out after waste products and excess fluid from the blood have diffused through the peritoneum into the solution.
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Peritoneal Dialysis Sentence Examples

  • In general, peritoneal dialysis is suitable for most children with kidney failure.

  • Patients with ESRD managed with other forms of dialysis such as ambulatory peritoneal dialysis have not been studied.

  • Automated peritoneal dialysis occurs for 8-9 hours overnight whilst the patient sleeps.

  • Two main types are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

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