Changes in Water Transport across the Peritoneum during Treatment with Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis in Selected Patients with and without Peritonitis (original) (raw)

The study investigates changes in peritoneal membrane permeability characteristics during continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) treatment in a cohort of patients, differentiated by episodes of peritonitis. By analyzing drained ultrafiltration volume against glucose concentration in dialysis fluid over a treatment period, the research reveals an overall increase in ultrafiltration response, particularly in patients without peritonitis. The findings suggest that while peritonitis may limit improvements in ultrafiltration response, significant changes in the relationship between glucose concentration and ultrafiltration volume indicate altered peritoneal transport dynamics over time in CAPD.