Prediction of surgical outcomes in severe encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis using a computed tomography scoring system

Prediction of surgical outcomes in severe encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis using a computed tomography scoring system

Background/Purpose: Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare and potential lethal complication of peritoneal dialysis characterized by bowel obstruction. Surgical enterolysis is the only curative therapy. Currently, there are no tools for predicting postsurgical prognosis. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Chih-Jung Wang, Ying Jui Chao, Yi-Sheng Liu, Fan-Ting Liao, Shen-Shin Chang, Ting-Kai Liao, Wei-Hsun Lu, Ping-Jui Su, Yan-Shen Shan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
Computed tomography
Enterolysis
Surgical risk
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
Dialysis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664623002383

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