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1Chair and Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Diseases, Karol Marcinkowski University, of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland. alicja_grzegorzewska@yahoo.com
Abstract:
This review paper describes new data on the role of aquaporins in peritoneal function, peritoneal membrane permeability, peritoneal dialysis (PD) adequacy and peritoneal membrane histology, new aspects of the use of PD solutions alternative to glucose ones and indications for use of peritoneal catheters with different configurations. Results of main studies, published predominantly in 2003-2004, are presented and discussed. Clinically important news, although preliminary in some cases, are also included.
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