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Risks Of Surgical Operation On Kidney Dialysis
Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so.
Alternative Names
Artificial kidneys; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal dialysis; Renal replacement therapy
How the test is performed
Dialysis can be performed using several different methods.
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
Peritoneal dialysis filters waste using the peritoneal membrane inside the abdomen. The abdomen is filled with special solutions that...
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