Question 1

what is peritoneal dialysis?

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Peritoneal dialysis: This is a procedure similar to hemodialysis. Instead of hemoldialysis machine the peritoneum (lining over the gut) is used to remove toxic products such as urea and creatinine.

Question 2

could you explain what is malignant peritoneal mesothelioma?

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Ca of lung lining: Your intestines are surrounded by a lubricated lining called the peritoneum. This lining allows your intestines to move against your abdominal wall without friction.    When these cells become cancerous, it is called a malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.  Mesothelioma are difficult cancers with few effective treatments.   A single day of radiation to the biopsy site can prevent local invasion.

Question 3

what exactly is peritoneal dialysis catheter manipulation?

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Repositioning: Usually using an endoscopic surgery. Usually done due to malfunction of the peritoneal tube i.e. Not draining fluid well. Change of position makes for a better chance for the catheter to work better.

Question 4

what is pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma?

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Cancers: Tumors of the lining of chest, pleura, and abdomen, peritoneum, are called mesotheliomas.  These are malignant tumors, i.e., cancers.  Asbestos is the usual cause of mesotheliomas.

Question 5

what is hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis difference in benefits?

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Blood vs peritoneum: Both are equally effective in "washing"/"clearing" the blood - the differences are more of cost and convenience (av fistula vs peritoneal access catheter/3 x'sper week vs nightly/faster vs slower/....).

Question 6

hi doctors, can you tell me what is hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?

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Long discussion!: Each is a modality of kidney replacement therapy. Hemo uses a blood vessel access (fistula, graft, or catheter) getting portion of your blood at a time out and into a sterile machine through a filter to clean all the toxins and return it to you,3 times a wk,3-4 hrs each time.Peritoneal done at home 8-10 hr/d manually or by a cycler no blood involved using your abdominal cavity membrane as a filter

Question 7

can you tell me what peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by?

Accepted Answer

Asbestos: All mesotheliomas, including peritoneal, stem from extended exposure to asbestos, usually at work. People diagnosed with  exposure to asbestos dust, fibers or products for a sustained period. This exposure leads to ingestion or inhalation of microscopic asbestos particles, which can produce cancerous cells and then tumors.

Question 8

what is the meaning of peritoneal-spillage-of-contrast-medium-on-both-sides seen?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Contrast agent is used to help better delineate the configuration &amp; relationship of certain organs &amp; their surrounding tissues. The descriptive term of contrast spillage describes the contrast being out of its intended organs - suggesting a leakage out of the organs which could be caused by trauma or surgery or organ leakage by certain diseases. More? Ask your doctor for individual details. Best.

Question 9

what exactly is continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (capd)?

Accepted Answer

Type of dialysis: Capd is a form of dialysis which involves inserting a tube into the abdominal cavity and the lining of the cavity the peritoneum, acts like a kidney and exchanges waste when you instill a special fluid into the cavity via the tube.If you do it 3-4 times a day you can draw the waste out . This different from blood/hemo dialysis.The peritoneal dialysis can be done at your home.

Question 10

how exactly is fluid removed from peritoneal?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound : Ultrasound is used to help localize organs and where there is a space that is present in between organs and safe to insert needle. This is done with a vacuum bottle and the fluid is taken through needle and sent to alb for analysis.

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