What is peritoneal dialysis, and what are its benefits?

Explore the benefits of peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a home-based treatment for kidney failure, offering flexibility and ...
Healthline

What’s the Significance of Morison’s Pouch?

Morison’s pouch is an area between your liver and your right kidney. It’s also called the hepatorenal recess or right subhepatic space. Morison’s pouch is a potential space that can open up when fluid ...

Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

Explore why peritoneal dialysis, a home-based treatment, offers a better quality of life for kidney failure patients despite ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Peritoneal Transport of Antibiotics in Man

PATIENTS undergoing peritoneal dialysis frequently require antibiotic therapy for intraperitoneal and systemic infections. Since information concerning transperitoneal movement of antibiotics is ...
mskcc.org

New Consensus Guidelines for Colorectal and Appendiceal Peritoneal Metastases

A Q&A with Michael Foote, MD, MSK Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist and member of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Consortium Group The Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Consortium Group (PSM ...
ascopubs.org

Diagnostic Dilemma: Primary Peritoneal Mesothelioma With Para-Occupational Asbestos Exposure

Mesotheliomas are rare neoplasms arising from mesothelial cells that cover the peritoneum, pleura, pericardium, and tunica vaginalis. 1 We present the case of a 62-year-old woman with primary ...