Effect of radiotherapy on peritoneal function in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

A. Hutchison, H. F. Boulton, R. Gokal

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    Abstract

    A 25-year-old male patient underwent abdominal radiotherapy following the discovery of lymphadenopathy associated with a testicular teratoma. Prior to treatment, his peritoneal mass transfer area coefficients were within normal limits. One and 2 months after treatment, peritoneal permeability had increased to the extent that continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis was rendered impractical.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)136-138
    Number of pages2
    JournalNephron
    Volume64
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 1993

    Keywords

    • Mass transfer area coefficient
    • Peritoneal dialysis
    • Radiotherapy
    • Ultrafiltration

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