Abstract
Comparative studies between CAPD group (6 patients, underwent for over 8months) and PLED group using EVAL-C membrane (6 patients, underwent for 5 months) were performed. Elevation of Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Fibrinogen and α2-globulin were observed in both groups. These findings are consistent with nephrotic pattern attributed to protein loss. HDL-Cholesterol remained unchaged and BMG decreased in both groups. Blood pressure lowered in CAPD and rose in PLHD. Increase in Ht was observed in CAPD. Quite different pattern was observed in PT, APTT and ATIII in both groups. It was shown by PAG electropheresis that PLHD and CAPD were common in respect of protein losing but were somewhat differant in behavior of protein loss. From these studies, PLHD was not highly evaluated compared to CAPD. However, PLHD should be further employed to find out unique features and benificical effects in comparison with CAPD.
