I. M. Daniliuc 1, I. Guţu 2, C. David 3, I. Checheriţă 4, Al. Ciocâlteu 5
1 Assistant lecturer, MD, Department of Nephrology, “Sf. Ioan” Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
2 MD, Department of Nephrology, “Sf Ioan” Hospital Bucharest
3 Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, “Sf Ioan” Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
4 Junior assistant lecturer, MD, Department of Nephrology, “Sf Ioan” Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
5 Professor, MD, PhD, Chief of the Department of Nephrology, “Sf Ioan” Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
Abstract
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but devastating complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy. EPS is characterized by peritoneal membrane inflammation, followed by progressive peritoneal membrane fibrosis and intestinal encapsulation. Clinical manifestations include ascites and small bowel obstruction. The exact causes of EPS remain unknown but EPS is frequently seen after an increased duration of PD therapy. The prognosis of EPS is poor. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment is essential. We report a case of EPS following bacterial peritonitis in a peritoneal dialysis patient.