Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an invaluable tool in the treatment of patients with end-stage renal disease, which does not preclude a renal transplant, but incurs lower costs than other treatment options and represents an alternative when the vascular access is not feasible. Moreover, PD can be integrated in the armamentarium of different therapies and constitutes an important option when logistical or organizational problems are present. The publication on hand gives an account of the most recent studies on PD outcome and adequacy, exploring how different fluids, schedules and techniques may help to determine the most tolerated and effective dialysis for each patient. Novel systems including continuous flow PD are probing new limits of efficiency and performance. Biocompatibility and adequate correction of anemia are also among the issues discussed in this book, giving the reader the opportunity to refresh or expand his knowledge in the field. This publication definitely deserves a place on the desk of those who are engaged in the day-by-day activity of PD.
PD - A Biological Membrane and a Non-Biological Fluid, A. Jorres;
Ecology of the Peritoneum - A Substantial Role for the Osmotic Agents
Resulting in Apoptosis of Mesothelial Cells, L. Gotloib, V. Wajsbrot, A.
Shostak; Different Aspects of Peritoneal Sclerosis, G. Garosi; Biological
Markers in Peritoneal Effluent - Are They Useful?, Krediet, R.T.; GDPs and
AGEs - Local and Systemic Effects in PD Patients, I. Ledebo, A. Wieslander,
R. Deppsisch; Long-Term Results with Low Glucose Degradation Product Content
in Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids, B. Rippe, A. Wieslander, B. Musi; Peritoneal
Microcirculation, N. Lameire, S. Mortier, A. De Vries; Clinical Effects of
Bicarbonate-Based Peritoneal Fluid, M. Feriani; Ten Years after MIDAS -
Icodextrin Lights and Shadows, G. Amici; G. Da Rin, A. Agostini, et al;
Cardiovascular Risk in Peritoneal Dialysis, S. Prichard; Obesity on PD
Patients - Causes and Management , O. Heimburger; Assessment of Comorbidity
in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, S.J. Davies; Chronic Inflammation in PD
Patients, S.H. Chung, O. Heimburger, B. Lindholm, P. Stenvinkel; Malnutrition
in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients - Causes and Diagnosis, G. Garibotto, S.
Saffioti, R, Russo, et al; Can the Vicious Inflammation-Malnutrition Circle
Be Corrected? G. Brunori, S. Guerinei; Implications of the ADEMEX Trial, S.
Mujais, E. Vonesh, A. Abu-Alfa; Evaluation of Guidelines for Peritoneal
Dialysis Patients - A Review from the Netherlands Cooperative Study on the
Adequacy of Dialysis (NECOSAD), J.C. Korevaar, J.G. van Manen, E.W.
Boeschoten, et al; Recent K/DOQI Guidelines - Applications in Peritoneal
Dialysis Patients, N.W. Levin, K. Willis; Clinical Practice Guidelines of the
Canadian Society of Nephrology for the Treatment of Patients with Chronic
Renal Failure - A Re-Examination, S. Prichard; European Best Practice
Guidelines - Adequacy in Peritoneal Dialysis, D.G. Struijk, R.T. Krediet;
When to Start Dialysis - Theory, Evidence and Guidelines, J. Tattersall;
Treatment of Infections in Peritoneal Dialysis, H. Shetty, R. Gokal;
Peritoneal Access, A. Rodrigues, C. Verger; Evidence-Based Medicine in
Peritoneal Dialysis - Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions, M. Ferianii; Integration
of Peritoneal Dialysis and Adequacy beyond Kt/V, D. Ronco, R. Dell'Aquila;
M.P. Rodighiero, et al; Peritoneal Dialysis as the First-Choice Treatment, H.
Shetty, R. Gokal; Impact of Peritoneal Dialysis on Patient and Graft Outcome
after Kidney Transplantation, N. Lamiere, W. van Biesen, R. Vanholder; Renal
Transplantation and Peritoneal Dialysis, G.C. Cancarini, S. Sandrini, G.
Setti; Is PD a Suitable Treatment after an Unsuccessful Transplant?, S.
Davies; Clinical Management of the PD Patient after Transplantation, S.
Chiaramonte, D. Dissegna, P. Inguaggiato; What Is the Role of Automated
Peritoneal Dialysis and Continuous Flow Peritoneal Dialysis?, J.A. Diaz-Buxo;
APD Schedules and Clinical Results, P.Y. Durand. (Part contents).
