Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis Secondary to Peritoneal Dialysis
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare and morbid complication of peritoneal dialysis, characterized by peritoneal thickening, fibrosis, and encasement of the bowel. Here, we report a 37-year-old man who presented with encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis complicated by a significantly large, loculated fluid collection several months after discontinuation of peritoneal dialysis. The case, overall, highlights a lesser-known complication of peritoneal dialysis and provides clinical pearls for clinicians to optimize patient care. Bangladesh J Medicine 2025; 36(2): 139-141
Authors
- Forest Riekhof (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5253-5566)
- Farzana Hoque (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9281-8138)
Institutions
- University of Utah (US)
- Saint Louis University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bangladesh Journal of Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v36i2.77008
- Primary Topic
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Utah