Alternative dialysis solutions in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

Olszowska, A.; Baczyński, D.

Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego 5(29): 307-309

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 1426-9686
PMID: 10101509
Document Number: 485060
Not satisfactory enough long-term results of applying glucose in CAPD solutions as an osmotic agent were the reason of research on the alternative osmotic substances. The paper presents review of actually used solutions containing amino acids (Nutrineal) or polymer glucose (Icodextrin). The influence of these agents on metabolism of carbohydrate, lipids and nutrition of the organism as well as function and structure of peritoneum is reviewed and discussed.

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