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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis => Topic started by: Jonndad on January 15, 2013, 11:33:02 AM

Title: PD question
Post by: Jonndad on January 15, 2013, 11:33:02 AM

Is the perotoneal cavity the same thing as your stomach?  Sorry I know it's a dumb question but I have never quite understood this.  Thanks, John

Title: Re: PD question
Post by: Lexxtech18 on January 15, 2013, 12:11:24 PM

No.

The peritoneal cavity is the fluid-filled gap between the wall of the abdomen and the organs contained within the abdomen. The cavity consists of the visceral and the parietal peritoneum. Both are smooth membranes which excrete fluid. The visceral peritoneum is the inner layer of the membrane which wraps around the internal organs of the abdomen. The parietal peritoneum is the outer layer attached to the wall of the abdomen. (cited from wisegeek.com)

Title: Re: PD question
Post by: Jonndad on January 15, 2013, 12:46:27 PM

Thanks Lex.  I guess I never even knew I had a peretoneal cavity!

Title: Re: PD question
Post by: Lexxtech18 on January 15, 2013, 01:16:24 PM

No problem! :) I didn't either until I had started dialysis.  :2thumbsup;