Recommendations on the management of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in Japan, 2005: diagnosis, predictive markers, treatment, and preventive measures.

摘要

This comprehensive update on the management of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis incorporates insights gained from recently published findings and the accumulated experience of the authors. Aspects covered include diagnosis, risk factors and predictive markers, treatment, and prevention, including criteria for withdrawal from peritoneal dialysis.