Abstract
The peritoneal cavity has a surface area estimated at one square meter. The peritoneum is an important factor in the development of ascites and contributes to the difficulty in controlling this condition. Because it can serve as a two-way dialysis membrane, physicians have utilized the absorptive power of the peritoneum to treat conditions such as renal failure and hydrocephalus.
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Knauer, E.M., Giles, D. (2003). Peritoneal Shunts. In: Wu, G.Y., Aziz, K., Whalen, G.F. (eds) An Internist’s Illustrated Guide to Gastrointestinal Surgery. Clinical Gastroenterology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-389-7_27
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