title: [Peritoneal dialysis today and tomorrow].
abstract: Peritoneal dialysis was first used in the 1980s. Less well-known than haemodialysis, it represents an important treatment option for elderly patients at home.
authors.affiliation: Calydial, Centre hospitalier Lucien-Hussel, BP 127, 38209 Vienne, France. Electronic address: jean-pierre.grangier@calydial.org.
authors.forename: Jean-Pierre
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Grangier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015314:Dialysis Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D015314:Dialysis Solutions
keywords: dialyse péritonéale; elderly person; haemodialysis; hémodialyse; peritoneal dialysis; personne âgée; therapy; thérapeutique