Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis post liver transplant and peritoneal dialysis: case report and literature review

Abstract Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare and debilitating condition. A fibrocollagenous membrane, which promotes encasement of the small intestine leaving a cocoon-like appearance, takes place. It is mainly associated with peritoneal infections, medications, peritoneal dialysis an...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2023-04, Vol.2023 (4), p.rjad193
Main Authors: Piltcher-da-Silva, Rodrigo, Petry, João Francisco, de Araujo Freitas, Ana Laura, Rhoden, Guilherme Vieceli, Jasinski, Gabriel, Piltcher-Recuero, Mariana, Bettini, Luiz Francisco Cravo, Aguilera, Yan Sacha Hass, Leme, Juliana El Ghoz, da Costa, Marco Aurélio Raeder, Coelho, Júlio Cezar Uili
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Summary:Abstract Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare and debilitating condition. A fibrocollagenous membrane, which promotes encasement of the small intestine leaving a cocoon-like appearance, takes place. It is mainly associated with peritoneal infections, medications, peritoneal dialysis and systemic inflammatory diseases. Diagnosis is based on clinical history, intestinal obstruction and imaging exam. We report a case of EPS in a 68-year-old man with a medical history of liver transplantation and peritoneal dialysis, complaining of obstructive bowel symptoms.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjad193