Peritoneal dialysis: prescription for the 90s.
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.
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D015314:Dialysis Solutions; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects
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