Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis

Figure 1 Pathophysiology of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis. Certain predisposing factors may be present for encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis to form, such as genetic predisposition or being on long-term peritoneal dialysis. Inciting factors that may push the physiology towards a pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic state include medications, repeated chemical or mechanical peritoneal irritation, recurrent infections, and systemic rheumatologic or inflammatory conditions.