Removal of phosphorus by peritoneal dialysis.
Substantial evidence exists that peritoneal dialysis, as currently practiced, cannot alone remove adequate amounts of phosphorus in well-nourished patients. Current efforts should address the possibility of developing improved nontoxic oral phosphorus binders and/or different compositions of dialysate fluid.
Renal Division, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
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D003404:Creatinine / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000378:metabolism*
D010758:Phosphorus; D003404:Creatinine