About the Book
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an invaluable tool in the treatment of patients with end-stage renal disease, which does not preclude a renal transplant, but incurs lower costs than other treatment options and represents an alternative when the vascular access is not feasible. Moreover, PD can be integrated in the armamentarium of different therapies and constitutes an important option when logistical or organizational problems are present. This book gives an account of studies on PD outcome and adequacy, exploring how different fluids, schedules and techniques may help to determine the most tolerated and effective dialysis for each patient. Novel systems including continuous flow PD are probing new limits of efficiency and performance. Biocompatibility and adequate correction of anemia are also among the issues discussed in this book.
Table of Contents:
PD - A Biological Membrane and a Non-Biological Fluid, A. Jorres; Ecology of the Peritoneum - A Substantial Role for the Osmotic Agents Resulting in Apoptosis of Mesothelial Cells, L. Gotloib, V. Wajsbrot, A. Shostak; Different Aspects of Peritoneal Sclerosis, G. Garosi; Biological Markers in Peritoneal Effluent - Are They Useful?, Krediet, R.T.; GDPs and AGEs - Local and Systemic Effects in PD Patients, I. Ledebo, A. Wieslander, R. Deppsisch; Long-Term Results with Low Glucose Degradation Product Content in Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids, B. Rippe, A. Wieslander, B. Musi; Peritoneal Microcirculation, N. Lameire, S. Mortier, A. De Vries; Clinical Effects of Bicarbonate-Based Peritoneal Fluid, M. Feriani; Ten Years after MIDAS - Icodextrin Lights and Shadows, G. Amici; G. Da Rin, A. Agostini, et al; Cardiovascular Risk in Peritoneal Dialysis, S. Prichard; Obesity on PD Patients - Causes and Management , O. Heimburger; Assessment of Comorbidity in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, S.J. Davies; Chronic Inflammation in PD Patients, S.H. Chung, O. Heimburger, B. Lindholm, P. Stenvinkel; Malnutrition in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients - Causes and Diagnosis, G. Garibotto, S. Saffioti, R, Russo, et al; Can the Vicious Inflammation-Malnutrition Circle Be Corrected? G. Brunori, S. Guerinei; Implications of the ADEMEX Trial, S. Mujais, E. Vonesh, A. Abu-Alfa; Evaluation of Guidelines for Peritoneal Dialysis Patients - A Review from the Netherlands Cooperative Study on the Adequacy of Dialysis (NECOSAD), J.C. Korevaar, J.G. van Manen, E.W. Boeschoten, et al; Recent K/DOQI Guidelines - Applications in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, N.W. Levin, K. Willis; Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Canadian Society of Nephrology for the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Renal Failure - A Re-Examination, S. Prichard; European Best Practice Guidelines - Adequacy in Peritoneal Dialysis, D.G. Struijk, R.T. Krediet; When to Start Dialysis - Theory, Evidence and Guidelines, J. Tattersall; Treatment of Infections in Peritoneal Dialysis, H. Shetty, R. Gokal; Peritoneal Access, A. Rodrigues, C. Verger; Evidence-Based Medicine in Peritoneal Dialysis - Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions, M. Ferianii; Integration of Peritoneal Dialysis and Adequacy beyond Kt/V, D. Ronco, R. Dell'Aquila; M.P. Rodighiero, et al; Peritoneal Dialysis as the First-Choice Treatment, H. Shetty, R. Gokal; Impact of Peritoneal Dialysis on Patient and Graft Outcome after Kidney Transplantation, N. Lamiere, W. van Biesen, R. Vanholder; Renal Transplantation and Peritoneal Dialysis, G.C. Cancarini, S. Sandrini, G. Setti; Is PD a Suitable Treatment after an Unsuccessful Transplant?, S. Davies; Clinical Management of the PD Patient after Transplantation, S. Chiaramonte, D. Dissegna, P. Inguaggiato; What Is the Role of Automated Peritoneal Dialysis and Continuous Flow Peritoneal Dialysis?, J.A. Diaz-Buxo; APD Schedules and Clinical Results, P.Y. Durand. (Part contents).
