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Peritoneal dialysis
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Blood purification procedure using the abdominal peritoneum
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a type of dialysis that uses the peritoneum in a person's abdomen as the membrane through which fluid and dissolved substances are exchanged with the blood. It is used to remove excess fluid, correct electrolyte problems, and remove toxins in those with kidney failure. Peritoneal dialysis has better outcomes than...

Instance of
Essential medicines
Subclass of
Kidney dialysis
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