Patient receiving peritoneal dialysis

Description

Diagram of a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis. Labels point to dialysis solution, catheter, peritoneum, and abdominal cavity. Dialysis solution in a plastic bag drips through the catheter into the abdominal cavity.

Alternate Text

Diagram of a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis. Labels point to dialysis solution, catheter, peritoneum, and abdominal cavity. Dialysis solution in a plastic bag drips through the catheter into the abdominal cavity.

Caption

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is the most common form of peritoneal dialysis.

Diseases or Conditions

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