Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in liver transplant recipients: a report of 2 cases
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Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in liver transplant recipients: a report of 2 cases
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction by a thick fibrous membrane wrapping around the small intestine. It is a possible complication after liver transplantation (LT) that can be fatal. This report describes 2 cases of EPS after LT that were successfully treated with surgery, corticosteroids, tamoxifen, and mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor. Aft...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2288-6575,2288-6796
DOI: 10.4174/astr.2017.92.3.164