Case Reports
A case of peritoneal encapsulation syndrome
Authors:
TLA Janath Kumara ,
General Surgical Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, LK
SK Kollure
General Surgical Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, LK
Abstract
Peritoneal encapsulation [PE] is a rare condition characterised by a peritoneal sac covering the small intestine. This was first described in 1868 by Cleland. Most patients with PE develop acute or sub acute small intestine obstruction. We report a patient with asymptomatic PE.
doi: 10.4038/cmj.v54i1.468
Ceylon Medical Journal Vol.54(1) 2009 p.17-18
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21 Apr 2009.
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