Tests and treatments

Peritoneal dialysis

What is it?

What is it?

There are two types of peritoneal dialysis:

  • Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD): a form of peritoneal dialysis that is performed manually.
  • Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD): dialysis performed by a machine at night.

Centres and specialist areas

Centres and specialist areas

Latest publication date: 15/01/2024
Supervising author: Dr De Vleeschouwer Mieke