Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a condition that causes the encapsulation of feces within a thickened fibrocollagenous peritoneal membrane which leads to recurrent episodes of bowel obstruction. It is a rare serious complication typically caused by peritoneal dialysis.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis – A rare and serious complication of peritoneal dialysis: Case series". ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  2. "Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis: The Abdominal Cocoon | RadioGraphics". pubs.rsna.org. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
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