PubMed · 12437529
Utilization of PD modalities: evolution.
Abstract
In the early 1960s, peritoneal dialysis (PD) was introduced as a form of long-term maintenance therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We have come a long way since. Increasing understanding of peritoneal kinetic behavior, its innovative manipulation to meet patient needs, critical monitoring of clinical outcomes, and parallel development in technology have all contributed to the worldwide success of the therapy over the past four decades. In this article we review the evolution of the various PD modalities in the context of these factors.
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Vijaya Venkataraman, Karl D Nolph. Utilization of PD modalities: evolution.. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-139x.2002.00095.x
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