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peri·toneal dia·ly·sis
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Peritoneal dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for patients with severe chronic kidney disease. The process uses the patient's peritoneum in the abdomen as a membrane across which fluids and dissolved substances are exchanged from the blood. Fluid is introduced through a permanent tube in the abdomen and flushed out either every night while the patient sleeps or via regular exchanges throughout the day. PD is used as an alternative to hemodialysis though it is far less commonly used in many countries, such as the United States. It has comparable risks but is significantly less costly in most parts of the world, with the primary advantage being the ability to undertake treatment without visiting a medical facility. The primary complication of PD is infection due to the presence of a permanent tube in the abdomen.
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Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis fluid being introduced into and removed from the peritoneal cavity as either a continuous or an intermittent procedure.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of peritoneal dialysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of peritoneal dialysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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