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Sep 15, 2023 · Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis is a rare benign cause of acute or subacute small bowel obstruction. It is characterized by total or partial encasement of the small bowel within a thick fibrocollagenous membrane. Terminology. The condition was originally termed abdominal cocoon.
Abstract. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis is a serious disorder that results in cocooning of bowel loops within a thickened fibrocollagenous peritoneal membrane and can be diagnosed accurately with knowledge of the characteristic multimodality imaging appearances.
Jul 7, 2018 · Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a debilitating condition characterized by a fibrocollagenous membrane encasing the small intestine, resulting in recurrent small bowel obstructions. EPS is most commonly associated with long-term peritoneal dialysis, though medications, peritoneal infection, and systemic inflammatory disorders have ...
Nov 28, 2023 · Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare complication of peritoneal dialysis that is characterized by intraperitoneal inflammation and fibrosis, which at times results in the encasement of bowel loops. EPS causes ultrafiltration failure and bowel obstruction and is associated with significant morbidity and a high mortality.
Oct 2, 2022 · Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a clinical syndrome hallmarked by the formation of a fibrous cocoon encapsulating the bowel resulting in morbidity and mortality. EPS is most frequently associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD), particularly with its discontinuation.
Jun 7, 2022 · Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare, excessive fibrogenic reaction of the peritoneal membrane that leads to extensive peritoneal sclerosis, bowel adhesions, and recurrent intestinal obstruction episodes.
Jul 28, 2018 · Abstract. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a debilitating condition characterized by a fibrocollagenous membrane encasing the small intestine, resulting in recurrent small bowel obstructions.
