Peritoneal Dialysis—Procedure, Risks, Results
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Nephrology & Urology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 July 2025 | Viewed by 216
Special Issue Editors
Interests: peritoneal dialysis; hemodialysis; renal anaemia; renal nutrition; diabetic nephropathy; fabry nephropathy; patient education
2. Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Korytkova ulica 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: peritoneal dialysis; renal nutrition; renal diet; peritoneal catheter placement; renal patients' exercise
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2. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Taborska ulica 5, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
Interests: peritoneal dialysis; hemodialysis; renal anaemia; renal nutrition; kidney transplantation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) stands as a lifeline for individuals grappling with kidney failure, providing a flexible and effective method of renal replacement therapy. As we navigate the intricate landscape of this medical intervention, it is crucial to understand the procedure, potential risks, and the transformative results that PD can bring to the lives of those managing kidney disease.
Peritoneal dialysis begins with the surgical placement of a catheter into the peritoneal cavity. This catheter becomes the gateway to a series of dwell, drain, and fill cycles that define the PD process. During the dwell phase, a sterile dialysis solution is introduced into the peritoneal cavity, absorbing waste products and excess fluids from the blood. Subsequently, the used solution is drained, carrying away the accumulated toxins. Understanding the dynamics of this therapy empowers patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare journey.
While PD is generally well-tolerated, there are certain risks that individuals should be aware of, such as infection risk, hernia development, and fluid overload. The method brings many transformative results and benefits that contribute to improved quality of life: preservation of residual kidney function, continuous filtration mimicking natural kidney function, and reduced dietary restrictions.
Of note is that the nephrology community has worked assiduously to improve dialysis outcomes and, over the last decade, PD outcomes have been improving in many parts of the globe.
In this Special Issue, we welcome authors to submit papers on the clinical advances of PD in terms of procedure, risk management, and outcomes.
Dr. Božidar Vujičić
Dr. Bojan Knap
Prof. Dr. Robert Ekart
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- peritoneal dialysis
- peritoneal catheter placement
- peritoneal dialysis outcomes
- peritoneal membrane
- peritoneal transport
- infectious complications
- mechanical complications
- nutritional status
- volume management
- peritoneal dialysis solutions
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