title: Peritoneal dialysis.
abstract: This method of dialysis gives patients with renal failure freedom from frequent hospital dialysis sessions and can improve quality of life. This article examines the process of peritoneal dialysis, types of treatment and its complications.
authors.affiliation: Baxter Renal Training Centre, London.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kimber
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life