RESEARCH ARTICLE
Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis
Derek Larson*, 1, Siddiq Anwar2, Tushar J. Vachharajani3, Daniel Hafenrichter4
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2016Volume: 9
First Page: 1
Last Page: 3
Publisher ID: TOUNJ-9-1
DOI: 10.2174/1874303X01609010001
Article History:
Received Date: 10/8/2014Revision Received Date: 10/8/2014
Acceptance Date: 10/3/2015
Electronic publication date: 28/1/2016
Collection year: 2016

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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.