Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis associated with recurrent eosinophilic peritonitis.
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Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: a case report
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
دوره 14 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999