Abstract:Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of kidney replacement therapy that offers flexibility and autonomy to patients with end stage kidney disease. It is associated with lower costs compared to hemodialysis in many countries. Unlike mechanical complications that typical arise early in the course of treatment, non-infectious, non-mechanical complications often present late in patients that are established on PD. In this review, we first discuss abnormal-appearing drained dialysate, including hemoperitoneum, chylop… Show more
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