Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis: a rare, serious but potentially curable complication of peritoneal dialysis–experience of a referral centre in Germany

Abstract

The outcome of patients even with severe EPS is not worse. It is a precondition that these patients are treated in specialized referral centres. The time of first clinical symptoms consistent with EPS to requirement of surgery is very short. Earlier diagnosis of the disease is mandatory, even in asymptomatic patients.