Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis : common or rare in peritoneal dialysis?
Author
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2013), pp.223-229, 7 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2013-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a serious and often fatal complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) with severe malnutrition and poor prognosis.
It causes progressive obstruction and encapsulation of the bowel loops.
As EPS becomes more prevalent with longer duration of PD, large multicenter prospective studies are needed to establish its incidence and identify risk factors, therapeutic approach, and prognosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Triga, Konstantina. 2013. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis : common or rare in peritoneal dialysis?. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.223-229.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-328863
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Triga, Konstantina. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis : common or rare in peritoneal dialysis?. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 24, no. 2 (2013), pp.223-229.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-328863
American Medical Association (AMA)
Triga, Konstantina. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis : common or rare in peritoneal dialysis?. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2013. Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.223-229.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-328863
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 227-229
Record ID
BIM-328863