Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 29, 2025

06:27
A Retrograde Implantation Approach for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement in Mice
Published on: July 20, 2022
2.5K
Non-Dialysis-Associated Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis: A Unique Case Presentation and Surgical Intervention
William R Norman1, Selenny Estefany Ricardo Ramirez2, Jason R Seale3
1Medicine, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA.
Cureus
|February 3, 2025
Summary
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS), a rare condition, can occur in non-dialysis patients. This case suggests a link between EPS and tuberculosis (TB), emphasizing the need for broader diagnostic considerations.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare complication typically associated with peritoneal dialysis.
- The etiology of EPS in non-dialysis patients remains poorly understood.
- Peritoneal tuberculosis (TB) is a known cause of peritoneal inflammation and fibrosis.

