title: Peritoneal dialysis: prescription for the 90s.
abstract: Over the past decade, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) has been seen as the first-line treatment for patients requiring renal replacement therapy. This article reviews the types of peritoneal dialysis available and describes the advantages of CAPD over haemodialysis.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D015314:Dialysis Solutions; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D015314:Dialysis Solutions