1. Radially acting intraperitoneal pressure would have to be deviated at a right angle to causede novo formation of an indirect hernia.

2. Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is an important treatment option in PD patients with high peritoneal transport rates, in patients with inadequate small-solute clearances during continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) treatment, and in patients with complications associated with high intraperitoneal pressure.