Peritonitis encapsulans in children. Report of a case

Héloury, Y.; Valayer, J.

Chirurgie Pediatrique 28(1): 56-58

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0180-5738
PMID: 3607991
Document Number: 303902
Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is rare in children. The clinical features are discussed and the etiology must be searched for tuberculosis. Occurrence in prepubertal girls leads to a discussion of the pathogenesis in this age group. Surgery must be conservative.

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