peritoneal dialysis

British  

noun

1. a technique of dialysis used when haemodialysis is inappropriate; it makes use of the peritoneum as an autogenous semipermeable membrane

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Example Sentences

Doctors determined she was suffering from kidney failure and needed ongoing treatment including chemotherapy and peritoneal dialysis.

From Los Angeles Times

Amrit undergoes nine hours of peritoneal dialysis each night, a method of blood purification used when kidneys fail.

From BBC

Most do peritoneal dialysis, which involves infusing dialysis solution into the lining of the abdomen to filter the wastes from the body.

From New York Times

“Some people have needle phobia, some people may not have the eyesight to do peritoneal dialysis, some people may be too sick.”

From New York Times

With peritoneal dialysis and more frequent hemodialysis, “it’s much gentler,” said Dr. Sarnak, the lead author of a recent statement by the American Heart Association.

From New York Times