The Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994

In 1986 the first edition of Continuous Ambulatory PeritonealDialysis, edited by R. Gokal, was published. In 1989 the third edition of Peritoneal Dialysis, edited by K.D. Nolph, was published. Both books were widely recognized for their comprehensive discussion of this particular field. Rather than edit new editions of each of these books separately, two of the most prominent figures in this field have decided to combine their knowledge and enthusiasm in this single book: The Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis.
The book is unique in its detailed discussion of a complete range of topics, including new advances in our understanding of the physiology of peritoneal dialysis, peritoneal dialysis kinetics, clinical results and a chapter dealing with the concepts of intraperitoneal chemotherapy. These examples of the dynamic nature of the field further illustrate the importance of this textbook, and make it required reading for everybody working within the field of peritoneal dialysis.

1. Historical developments and overview of peritoneal dialysis.- 2. Ultrastructure and pathology of the peritoneum in peritoneal dialysis.- 3. The peritoneal microcirculation in peritoneal dialysis.- 4. Peritoneal physiology-transport of solutes.- 5. Peritoneal lymphatics.- 6. Ultrafiltration in peritoneal dialysis.- 7. Pharmacologic alterations of peritoneal transport rates and pharmacokinetics of the peritoneum.- 8. CAPD systems and solutions.- 9. Peritoneal dialysis access and exit site care.- 10. Placement, repair, and removal of chronic peritoneal catheters.- 11. Organization of the peritoneal dialysis program — the nurses’ role.- 12. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.- 13. Automated peritoneal dialysis.- 14. Adequacy of peritoneal dialysis.- 15. Nutritional requirements of peritoneal dialysis patients.- 16. Peritonitis.- 17. Host defence and effects of solutions on peritoneal cells.- 18. Calcium, phosphate and renal osteodystrophy.- 19. Noninfectious complications of peritoneal dialysis.- 20. Peritoneal dialysis in children.- 21. Peritoneal dialysis in diabetic end-stage renal disease.- 22. Peritoneal dialysis in the elderly patient.- 23. Quality of life.- 24. Outcome of peritoneal dialysis: comparative studies.- 25. Registry results.- 26. The use of peritoneal dialysis in special situations.- 27. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy.