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Peritoneal encapsulation; a rare cause of bowel obstruction.

Authors :
Griffith D
Boal M
Rogers T
Source :
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England [Ann R Coll Surg Engl] 2017 Jan; Vol. 99 (1), pp. e11-e12. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Aug 09.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Peritoneal encapsulation is a rare congenital cause of bowel obstruction in children. We present the case of a 12-year-old male with severe dehydration and recurrent episodes of vomiting. This pathology should be considered in cases of bowel obstruction with a virgin abdomen.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1478-7083
Volume :
99
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27502346
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsann.2016.0264