Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis with intestinal serosal sclerosis: A rare cause of intestinal obstruction in children on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: A case report

Publication date: Available online 29 January 2019Source: Current Medicine Research and PracticeAuthor(s): Gaurav Singh, Satish Kumar Aggarwal, P.K. Pruthi, Kanav Anand, Pallav GuptaAbstractEncapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in children. A 13-year-old boy on peritoneal dialysis (PD) for 2 years underwent laparotomy for intestinal obstruction which revealed extensive peritoneal thickening, encapsulation, and cocooning. The child got relief after creating ventral hernia. Obstruction recurred, and he died of sepsis. An active surveillance for EPS in children on PD should be carried out.
Source: Current Medicine Research and Practice - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research