Title of article :
A New Experience With Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis Role of Early Intervention
Author/Authors :
Kalantarian, Tahere Sadat Division of Nephrology - Department of Internal Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Najafi, Iraj Division of Nephrology - Department of Internal Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
After 20 years of peritoneal dialysis in Iran, we have encountered
with several cases of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) in
past few years. Many of these cases remained undiagnosed until
advanced stages due to lack of suspicion. In centers with more
experience about EPS, mortality has decreased by early diagnostic
interventions. Peritoneal dialysis nurses may not be aware of
EPS and radiologists are usually not familiar with EPS, either. To
increase knowledge about this condition, we decided to present
this review article with the case study of one of the 1st patients
with EPS at our center. Currently, we have had no data registry
of EPS in Iran, yet. Our plan is to develop a national EPS registry
in our country which will help to closely monitor these patients.
Keywords :
peritoneal membrane , encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis , peritoneal dialysis
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD)
