Abstract
BackgroundPaediatric literature about encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is limited and comes primarily from anecdotic experiences. In this study, we described the incidence and characteristics of EPS in a large paediatric chronic peritoneal dialysis (CPD) patient population.MethodsWe reviewed files of patients starting CPD at 12 months of age from the same registry (1:28.3 CPD-months). The mortality rate was 43%. A more aggressive course and an association with calcineurin inhibitors were observed in transplanted patients. ConclusionsSurveillance for EPS should be maintained in high-risk children who received long-term PD even after years from CPD withdrawal.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1603-1609 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2013 |
Keywords
- Children
- Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
- Peritoneal dialysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology
- Transplantation