encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis eps

The first patient, a 68-year-old man, was admitted for peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter explantation because of ultrafiltration failure and symptoms of bowel obstruction. PD was performed for 30 months with neutral PD fluids and icodextrin. There was a history of two episodes of peritonitis, and a high transporter status. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed ascites, calcifications, and thicke...

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Journal: :Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association 2003

Kuan-Yu Hung Jenq-Wen Huang Chin-Tin Chen Po-Huang Lee Tun-Jun Tsai

BACKGROUND Peritoneal matrix accumulation is a major characteristic of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS), which is a serious complication in long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. We reported previously that TGF-beta stimulates collagen gene expression in cultured HPMC, and is attenuated by pentoxifylline (PTX). The SMAD family and the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) (ERK1/...

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Journal: :Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis 2012

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