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NDT Plus Advance Access originally published online on January 15, 2009
NDT Plus 2009 2(2):104-110; doi:10.1093/ndtplus/sfn203
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Peritoneal function in clinical practice: the importance of follow-up and its measurement in patients. Recommendations for patient information and measurement of peritoneal function

Annemieke M. Coester1, Watske Smit1,2, Dirk G. Struijk1,2 and Raymond T. Krediet1

1 Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Academic Medical Centre University of Amsterdam
2 Dianet Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Correspondence: Correspondence and offprint requests to: Raymond T. Krediet, Professor of Nephrology, Room F4-215, Academic Medical Center, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tel: +31-20-566 5990; Fax: +31-20-6914904; E-mail: C.N.deboer{at}amc.uva.nl


  Abstract

A review is given on peritoneal function, especially ultrafiltration and ultrafiltration failure followed by recommendations on how to translate pathophysiology into clinical practice. The subsequent consequences for management of peritoneal membrane function and for patient information are also included.

Key Words: long-term PD • peritoneal dialysis • peritoneal function • recommendations • ultrafiltration failure

Received for publication May 27, 2008. Accepted for publication December 15, 2008.


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