Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 25, 2026

A Retrograde Implantation Approach for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement in Mice
Published on: July 20, 2022
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis--medical and surgical treatment
1Department of Medicine, Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, PR China. wkloc@hkucc.hku.hk
Abstract:
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but devastating complication. The patients at high risk for EPS include those on peritoneal dialysis (PD) for more than 8 - 10 years and patients with high peritoneal transport and frequent peritonitis. Effective medical treatment with tamoxifen and immunosuppressives (a steroid with or without azathioprine or mycophenolate) has been reported. Surgical enterolysis is needed when irreversible intestinal obstruction occurs. In experienced hands, mortality can be reduced to a few percentage points, but the recurrence rate is very high. Noble plication has been reported to reduce the recurrence rate. Accelerated EPS development may possibly occur after conversion from PD to HD.
Related Concept Videos
Pericarditis III: Medical Management
Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
Esophageal Perforation-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
Clinical Manifestations:
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care
Assessment:
Peritoneal Dialysis II: Peritoneal Dialysis Systems and Complications
Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
