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Peritoneal sclerosis.

N Di Paolo1, G Garosi

  • 1Nephrology and Dialysis Department, Le Scotte Hospital, Siena ,Italy. n.dipaolo@ao-siena.toscana.it

Journal of Nephrology
|January 8, 2000
PubMed
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Peritoneal sclerosis involves a spectrum of changes in the peritoneum, ranging from mild issues during dialysis to rare, life-threatening membrane thickening. This review covers its epidemiology, pathology, and clinical aspects.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pathology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Peritoneal sclerosis describes diverse peritoneal alterations.
  • These range from mild changes during peritoneal dialysis to severe, life-threatening membrane thickening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of peritoneal sclerosis.
  • To cover its epidemiology, pathology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, therapy, and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of peritoneal sclerosis.
  • Synthesis of information on epidemiology, pathology, clinical presentation, and management.

Main Results:

  • Peritoneal sclerosis presents a wide clinical spectrum.

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  • Rare cases of severe peritoneal thickening pose significant risks.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding the full spectrum of peritoneal sclerosis is crucial.
    • Comprehensive knowledge aids in diagnosis, therapy, and prevention strategies.