Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis--a review

Eldar, S.; Schein, M.

South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie 33(2): 70-72

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0038-2361
PMID: 8545727
Document Number: 451091
Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is a syndrome of multiple causes which, perhaps via a common pathway, affects the small bowel in particular. When persistent intestinal obstruction develops, laparotomy and careful disobstruction of the bowel are indicated. Generally, the prognosis of SEP depends on its cause and the premorbid condition of the individual patient.

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