Journal Watch - Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis
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Progress in PD Fluid
While glucose-based PD fluids are inexpensive, non-physiological PD fluid can, ironically, damage the peritoneum and cause devastating complications including peritoneal fibrosis and encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS). Neutral pH and solutions low in glucose degredation products (GDPs) help preserve peritoneal integrity and residual renal function, while using other osmotic agents such as icodextrin can improve ultrafiltration. Alternative buffers are also helpful.
Read the abstract » | (added 2025-03-13)
Tags: PD Fluid, Glucose Degredation Products, Icodextrin, Peritoneal Fibrosis, Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis
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Non-mechanical Complications of PD
Learn from a review of non-mechanical PD complications, including oddly-colored PD effluent, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis, and metabolic changes.
Read the abstract » | (added 2024-01-17)
Tags: Non mechanical PD Complications, Oddly colored PD Effluent, Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis, Metabolic Changes