Case Report
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2021.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2021; 27(37): 6332-6344
Published online Oct 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i37.6332
Table 1 Summary of therapy options of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis according to the staging system
StageTherapy options
Stage 1/pre-EPSDiscontinuation of pertioneal dialysis
("Sedation" of the peritoneum)
Peritoneal lavage
Glucocorticoids
Stage 2Glucocorticoids
Stage 3Glucocorticoids
Total parenteral nutrition
Stage 4Operation