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The addition of human serum albumin (HSA) to peritoneal dialysate incr
eases the clearance of bilirubin in rats suffering from obstructive ja
undice. The acceptor properties of the fluid can be enhanced by using
HSA that does not contain standard stabilizing additives and has been
purified by further adsorption on activated carbon. Bilirubin-containi
ng dialysate fluid, as well as the ascitic fluid of cirrhotic patients
, can be regenerated by a combination of membrane ultrafiltration and
carbon adsorption. These observations suggest a potentially useful sch
eme for continuous, regenerative peritoneal dialysis in the treatment
of hepatic insufficiency.