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Peritoneal dialysis: new developments and new problems

C W Gradden1, R Ahmad, G M Bell

  • 1Renal Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust, Liverpool, UK. farndon@freeuk.com

Summary

Icodextrin-based peritoneal dialysis (PD) can lead to hyponatraemia (low sodium), particularly in diabetic patients. This risk factor may cause serious symptoms when combined with other health issues.

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