Renal Replacement Therapy

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

More Specific Terms

• hemodialysis
• peritoneal dialysis; continuous abdominal/ambulatory (cycling) peritoneal dialysis (CAPD, CCPD)
• renal transplantation

Introduction

• Term used for treatment of end-stage renal disease. Treatment modalities would include:
• hemodialysis
• peritoneal dialysis
• renal transplantation

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

References

1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998

renal replacement therapy