Peritoneal sclerosis.
The term "peritoneal sclerosis" encompasses a vast range of peritoneal alterations, from the manifestations of low clinical impact constantly associated with peritoneal dialysis, to dramatic thickening of the peritoneal membrane, which is rare, but often life-threatening. The epidemiology, pathology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, therapy and prevention of peritoneal sclerosis are reviewed.
Di Paolo
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Nephrology and Dialysis Department, Le Scotte Hospital, Siena ,Italy. n.dipaolo@ao-siena.toscana.it
Garosi
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D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D012598:Sclerosis