Peritoneal sclerosis in peritoneal dialysis patients related to dialysis settings and peritoneal transport properties

摘要

Peritoneal sclerosis in peritoneal dialysis patients related to dialysis settings and peritoneal transport properties.BackgroundPeritoneal sclerosis is a histopathologic finding that is probably causative of long-term system failure in peritoneal dialysis (PD). It may be due to uremic toxicity and the influence of peritoneal dialysate components. We intended to clarify to which degree peritoneal fibrosis and vascular changes were associated with the modalities of PD and the peritoneal transport characteristics.