Fig. 5From: Proposal of peritoneal biopsy procedures for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysisPeritoneal histology presenting with difficulty in evaluation.a Peritoneum sampled at initiation of peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy. This sample shows shrinkages, denudation of the submesothelial compact zone, and scattered mesothelial cells. b Peritoneum sampled at PD catheter removal. This sample shows an abraded appearance of peritoneal surface and denudation of mesothelial cells. HE: Hematoxylin and eosin stainingBack to article page