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Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis: a single-center experience and review of the literature.
Int Urol Nephrol
June 2011
The Home Peritoneal Dialysis Unit, University Health Network, 8N-840, Toronto, ON, M5G2C4, Canada.
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a serious and often fatal complication of long-term PD with severe malnutrition and poor prognosis. It causes progressive obstruction and encapsulation of the bowel. This retrospective study reviews our experience and that reviewed in the literature concerning EPS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMortality and technique failure in peritoneal dialysis patients using advanced peritoneal dialysis solutions.
Am J Kidney Dis
October 2009
Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Background: Despite the theoretical benefits of biocompatible physiological-pH bicarbonate/lactate-buffered (B/L) peritoneal dialysis solution, there is only limited evidence supporting a superior clinical outcome associated with its use.
Study Design: Observational study.
Settings & Participants: 2,163 patients starting peritoneal dialysis therapy between July 2003 and December 2006 from 54 centers in Korea were enrolled.
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