Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in liver transplant

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis occurs due to chronic irritation of the peritoneal surface resulting in inflammation and fibrosis. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis usually occurs in patients requiring peritoneal dialysis (PD); however, it may also occur in liver transplant patients. The fibrosi...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Melki, Abdalla Mohamed, Mina Fransawy Alkomos, Alisa Farokhian, Sohail M. Chaudhry, Varun Patel, Walid J. Baddoura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2021-08-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
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Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/190015