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  • Peritoneal Dialysis Research
  • Renal Function Studies

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  • Peritoneal protein loss (PPL) is a key indicator of peritoneal membrane function during peritoneal dialysis (PD).
  • Longitudinal changes in PPL and their association with structural alterations in the peritoneal membrane over time on PD are not well understood.
  • Potential structural changes include mesothelial cell loss, vasculopathy, and submesothelial fibrosis, which may influence protein leakage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal changes in peritoneal protein loss (PPL) in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD).
  • To determine if structural changes associated with prolonged PD treatment lead to increased PPL or altered solute transport.
  • To assess the impact of time on PD, including membrane characteristics and patient parameters.

Main Methods:

  • A single-center, longitudinal study included 52 PD patients with a median follow-up of 26.5 months.
  • Patients were evaluated at two time points with a minimum 6-month interval.
  • Repeated measures analysis, including paired sample t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, was used to analyze changes in PPL, D/P creatinine, and other parameters.

Main Results:

  • After a median of 15.5 months on PD, residual renal function and urine volume decreased, but D/P creatinine and PPL remained stable. A decrease in ultrafiltration was observed.
  • In a subpopulation followed for over 48 months (n=11), PPL significantly decreased (mean difference 1.2 g/24h, p=0.033), while inflammation, nutrition, and hydration parameters showed no significant changes from baseline.
  • D/P creatinine and sodium dip remained unchanged, indicating preserved solute transport and fluid removal capacity.

Conclusions:

  • Time on PD did not lead to a progressive increase in peritoneal protein loss (PPL) in most patients, which is reassuring for PD therapy.
  • A significant decrease in PPL was observed after more than four years on PD, suggesting potential benefits of updated PD prescriptions and biocompatible solutions.
  • PPL may serve as a biomarker for acquired venous vasculopathy, even with preserved small pore and free water transport, highlighting the importance of monitoring membrane integrity.