Disorder characterized by a wide range of structural changes in PERITONEUM, resulting from fibrogenic or inflammatory processes. Peritoneal fibrosis is a common complication in patients receiving PERITONEAL DIALYSIS and contributes to its gradual decrease in efficiency.
Also Known As:
Encapsulating Peritoneal Scleroses; Fibroses, Peritoneal; Fibrosing Syndrome, Peritoneal; Fibrosing Syndromes, Peritoneal; Fibrosis, Peritoneal; Peritoneal Fibroses; Peritoneal Fibrosing Syndromes; Peritoneal Scleroses; Peritoneal Scleroses, Encapsulating; Peritoneal Sclerosis, Encapsulating; Scleroses, Encapsulating Peritoneal; Scleroses, Peritoneal; Sclerosis, Encapsulating Peritoneal; Sclerosis, Peritoneal; Syndrome, Peritoneal Fibrosing; Syndromes, Peritoneal Fibrosing; Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis; Peritoneal Fibrosing Syndrome; Peritoneal Sclerosis