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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis

Derek Larson, * Open Modal , 1 Siddiq Anwar2 Tushar J. Vachharajani3 Daniel Hafenrichter4 Authors Info & Affiliations
The Open Urology & Nephrology Journal • 28 Jan 2016 • RESEARCH ARTICLE • DOI: 10.2174/1874303X01609010001

Abstract

Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis (EPS) developed in an African American male who had been on Peritoneal Dialysis for nine years. During his hospitalization for peritonitis, he continued to clinically deteriorate with refractory abdominal pain, vomiting, and anorexia requiring Total Parenteral Nutrition. This case demonstrates the importance of prompt EPS diagnosis and the technical challenges associated with surgical treatment.

Keywords: Encapsulating peritonitis, peritoneal dialysis, peritoneal sclerosis, peritonitis.
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