Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis : Review

Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis : Review

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is a rare chronic inflammatory condition of the peritoneum with an unknown aetiology. Also known as abdominal cocoon, the condition occurs when loops of the bowel are encased within the peritoneal cavity by a membrane, leading to intestinal obstruction. Due...

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Main Author: Norman O. Machado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2016-05-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Subjects:
intestinal diseases
peritonitis
sclerosis
membrane tissue
abdominal pain
intestinal obstruction.
Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2129

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