[Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis as a serious complication of peritoneal dialysotherapy--current opinions on treatment and prevention].
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but serious complication of peritoneal dialysis program. It is characterised by high mortality. This article is a review of current knowledge concerning procedures in EPS. The views on change of renal replacement therapy--from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis were discussed. The possibilities of prevention and treatment of this complication were also presented.
Baczyński
Daniel
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Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny, Klinika Nefrologii ze Stacja Dializ CSK MON w Warszawie. Daniel.9317999@pharmanet.com.pl
Antosiewicz
Stefan
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Wańkowicz
Zofia
Z
D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012598:Sclerosis / Q000209:etiology