Peritoneal Dialysis-From Basic Concepts to Clinical Excellence

The importance of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the therapy of chronic kidney disease has been steadily increasing. The
simultaneous advancement in clinical practice and basic research has increased overall knowledge and led to significant
progress in the safe and adequate application of PD. Moreover, integration with other techniques in the therapy of
uremia represents an important step in the optimization of the whole program of renal replacement therapy.
Leading experts in the field have contributed to this volume, discussing topics such as the biology of the peritoneal
membrane, dialysis solutions, inflammation and nutrition, PD adequacy, or complications and their management or PD in
special settings. This compilation updates and expands the information on PD published in previous volumes of the
series 멌ontributions to Nephrology? It represents an important source of information for beginners and experts, basic
scientists and clinical physicians, students and investigators who want to have a true update on current research and
clinical practice in peritoneal dialysis.