Sclerosing Peritonitis: A Rare but Fatal Complication of Peritoneal Inflammation

Sclerosing peritonitis is a rare form of peritoneal inflammation
with an often fatal outcome. The major risk factor of sclerosing
peritonitis is peritoneal dialysis treatment but it can also occur
following renal or liver transplantation or be associated with
certain drug treatment. This article gives an overview of reasons
and treatment options for sclerosing peritonitis and shows a
summery of current literature about sclerosing peritonitis.