Abstract
Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is a relatively rare cause of intestinal obstruction characterized by total or partial encapsulation of the small intestine by a thick fibrous membrane and is a difficult preoperative diagnosis. A series of seven cases of SEP is reported. Modalities of preoperative diagnosis along with clinical presentation, operative findings, and histopathology are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures
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Emergencies
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Female
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Humans
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Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
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Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
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Intestinal Obstruction / pathology
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Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
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Intestine, Small / pathology
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Intestine, Small / surgery
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Laparoscopy
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Peritoneal Fibrosis / complications*
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Peritoneal Fibrosis / diagnosis
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Peritoneal Fibrosis / pathology
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Peritoneal Fibrosis / surgery
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Recurrence
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Retrospective Studies
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed