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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a common renal replacement therapy in human medicine.
  • It utilizes the peritoneum as a natural semipermeable membrane for solute and fluid exchange.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of peritoneal dialysis techniques in veterinary medicine.
  • To detail the application of PD in managing renal failure in dogs and cats.

Main Methods:

  • The review synthesizes current literature on peritoneal dialysis procedures.
  • It focuses on the principles of diffusion and osmosis across the peritoneal membrane.

Main Results:

  • Peritoneal dialysis corrects water, solute, and acid-base abnormalities in renal failure.
  • It effectively removes uremic toxins from the bloodstream.

Conclusions:

  • Peritoneal dialysis is a vital therapeutic option for animal patients with kidney disease.
  • Understanding PD principles is crucial for veterinary nephrology practice.