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In peritoneal dialysis, the period during which the fresh dialysis solution remains in the abdomen to carry out the purification. Its length varies according to the technique, from a few hours during the day to a full night. At the end of this time, the dialysate laden with waste is drained and replaced with fresh solution, either by hand by the patient or automatically by a cycler.
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