Peritoneal washing is used during surgeries to check for cancer in the peritoneal cavity. The procedure involves rinsing the cavity with a saline solution to detect cancer cells. Conditions like ...

In peritoneal dialysis, a permanent catheter is surgically placed, with one end in the abdominal cavity and the other on the outside to allow the dialysis fluid to flow into and out of the abdominal ...

Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (PD) are the two main kidney replacement treatments; haemodialysis is done at centres, whereas PD is home-based. PD involves inserting fluid into the abdomen to ...

Kidney disease impacts millions globally. Two main treatments, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, offer life-saving solutions. Hemodialysis uses a machine to filter blood, while peritoneal dialysis ...

1 Medical Department, Kobe Detention Center, Kobe, Japan. 2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kobe Medical Center, National Hospital Organization, Kobe, Japan. 3 Department of Internal Medicine ...

Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the thin tissue lining the abdomen. Symptoms often appear late and can include abdominal pain, swelling, and feeling full quickly after eating.

Foster + Partners has announced the breaking ground of BDO Unibank's new headquarters in Makati, Manila. The design aims to offer a climate-responsive approach inspired by vernacular architecture. The ...

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) is a rare peritoneal tumor diagnosed predominantly in pre-menopausal women. Associated risk factors include endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory ...

THE preparation of hemisulfur mustard, the rationale that led to discovery of its palliative properties and its effect after administration to patients with malignant tumors have been reported. § When ...

People with kidney failure may be treated with peritoneal dialysis where a catheter is permanently inserted into the peritoneum (lining around abdominal contents) through the abdominal wall and ...