title: Peritoneal dialysis. Current technology and techniques.
abstract: The use of chronic peritoneal dialysis has increased greatly in recent years. The procedure has few contraindications, and complications such as mild peritonitis respond quickly to intraperitoneal antibiotics. At present, a continuous ambulatory regimen, which can be performed by the patient anywhere, is the predominant form of peritoneal dialysis.
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia 65212.
authors.forename: Z J
authors.initials: ZJ
authors.lastname: Twardowski
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000628:therapy; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors