Double-Pokemon-Ball Sign in Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis Responsive to Far-Infrared Therapy
June 27, 2021
Abstract
Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but serious complication of peritoneal dialysis. Medical treatment for EPS includes a combination of anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory agents. Despite optimal treatment, EPS is still associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. We present a case of EPS who was successfully treated with tamoxifen and far-infrared therapy. The abdominal computed tomography scan mimicked the “double-Pokemon-ball sign”.
-Clin Surg. 2020;5(1):3009.
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FIRAPY Medical Japan proudly participated in the 70th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT) , held in Osaka from June 27 to 29, 2025 . This year marked a major milestone for FIRAPY in Japan: a total of 11 FIRAPY-related research presentations were featured during the congress—showcasing growing academic interest in far-infrared therapy as a supportive, non-invasive treatment in dialysis care. represents a significant milestone in FIRAPY’s ongoing academic engagement in dialysis-related research.
FIRAPY and Taipei Veterans General Hospital co-published a study in JFMA showing improved cardiovascular and infection outcomes in peritoneal dialysis patients using far-infrared therapy.
