The pattern obtained from an ethyl ether extract of biologic fluid is represented by I. Plasma, peritoneal fluid or urine showed two spots, pentobarbital and the slow-moving aggregate of metabolites.

Peritoneal dialysis was performed several times daily from the third to the thirteenth hospital day, thereby maintaining a relatively normal body-fluid and electrolyte composition.

Researchers compare the processing of biological fluid samples with searching for a needle in a haystack—only in this case, the haystack could be diagnostic samples, and the needle might be ...

A small trace of peritoneal fluid was found in the pelvic region. The sigmoid colon was adhered to the anterior abdominal wall via filmy adhesions. The adhesions were surgically divided, and samples ...

Proteomic profiling of peritoneal fluid-derived exosomes as a tool for the identification of prognostic markers in advanced ovarian carcinomas. Authors: Miguel Quiralte, Arantzazu Barquin, Monica ...

The two primary outcomes were incidence of peritoneal fluid leaks and incidence of peritoneal catheter-related infections. Both were assessed over a 4-week period after PD initiation.

New Peritoneal Dialysis Diagnostic Discovered Date: October 17, 2007 Source: University of Western Ontario Summary: Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis may soon be able to worry less about the ...

Figure 1. (Left) Conventional peritoneal dialysis method (Right) Overview of peritoneal dialysis with continuous dialysis fluid regeneration using ion concentration polarization ...

Image Credit: sciencepics / Shutterstock.com Spontaneous peritonitis is an infection within the peritoneal fluid and occurs as a result of cirrhosis of the liver (induced by excessive alcohol ...

Chylous ascites is the accumulation of chyle (lymphatic fluid) in the peritoneal cavity. It can be the result of congenital defects of the lymphatic system, inflammatory processes, malignancy, and ...