title: [Physiology of fluid and solute transport across the peritoneal membrane].
abstract: In this review, phenomena involved in fluid and solute exchange through the peritoneal membrane, both in the physiologic and in the peritoneal dialysis settings, are explained. For that purpose, mathematical models developed for the study of molecule transport through the membrane, such as the "Pore Model" and the "Distributive Model" are used. Scientific accomplishments in the field are described and areas that require additional research are also cited. Knowledge about the physiologic mechanisms involved in this renal replacement therapy modality, concerning events directly related to the peritoneal membrane itself, is synthesized in this manuscript.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo.
authors.forename: Anna Rita
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Aguirre
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo.
authors.forename: Hugo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abensur
mesh_terms: D001692:Biological Transport; D015314:Dialysis Solutions / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D015314:Dialysis Solutions