In 1994, the expert knowledge of Ram Gokal and Karl D. Nolph, the two foremost figures in the field of peritoneal dialysis, was combined to produce the first edition of the Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis. The work quickly became recognised as the `gold standard' for those working in the field. Since its conception, however, our understanding of peritoneal dialysis related physiology, kinetics and clinical outcomes, as well as the concepts of intraperitoneal chemotherapy, has increased sufficiently to make an updated and completely revised edition of the work necessary. An expansion of the editorial team by fellow-experts Ramesh Khanna and Raymond Krediet enabled an even more comprehensive approach to be taken. This second edition reasserts the book's uniqueness in its detailed discussion of the topic, making it required reading for all those working within the field of peritoneal dialysis.

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1. The history of peritoneal dialysis; R. Gokal. 2. Current status of peritoneal dialysis; R. Mehrotra, K.D. Nolph. 3. The functional structure of the peritoneum as a dialyzing membrane; L. Gotloib, et al. 4. The peritoneal microcirculation in peritoneal dialysis; R. White, N. Granger. 5. The physiology of peritoneal solute transport and ultrafiltration; R. Krediet. 6. Peritoneal lymphatics; R.A. Mactier, R. Khanna. 7. Pharmacologic alterations of peritoneal transport rates and pharmacokinetics in peritoneal dialysis; N. Lameire. 8. Peritoneal dialysis solutions and systems; M. Feriani, et al. 9. Peritoneal dialysis access and exit site care including surgical aspects; Z.J. Twardowski, W.K. Nichols. 10. Organisation of peritoneal dialysis program - the nurses' role; L. Uttley, B. Prowant. 11. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis; E.W. Boeschoten. 12. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in the elderly; E. Grapsa, D.G. Oreopoulos. 13. Automated peritoneal dialysis; P. Kathuria, Z.J. Twardowski. 14. Adequacy of peritoneal dialysis; A. Burkat. 15. Fluid balance in peritoneal dialysis; S. Mujais. 16. Nutritional aspects of peritoneal dialysis; C.A. Pollock, et al. 17. Peritonitis; L. Fried, B. Piraino. 18. Host defenses; G.A. Coles, et al. 19. Calcium, phosphate, and renal osteodystrophy; A. Hutchinson. 20. Non infectious complications of peritoneal dialysis; J.M. Bargman. 21. Peritoneal dialysis in diabetic end-stage renal disease; M. Misra, R. Khanna. 22. Peritoneal dialysis in children; B.A. Warady, et al. 23. Quality of life of peritoneal dialysis; T. Apostolou, R. Gokal. 24. Special uses of peritoneal dialysis; S.S. Prichard. 25. Outcome with peritoneal dialysis compared to hemodialysis; R. Maiorco, G.C. Cancarini. 26. Peritoneal dialysis registry data; P.G. Blake. 27. Implications of the Canada-U.S.A. (canusa) Multicentre Trial; D.N. Churchill. 28. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy; M.F. Flessner. 29. PD in developing countries; G. Abraham, A. Gupta.