Congenital peritoneal encapsulation of small intestine: a case report
Okobia, M.N.; Osime, U.; Evbuomwan, I.
West African Journal of Medicine 20(3): 279-281
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0189-160X PMID: 11922170 Document Number: 534851
Congenital peritonel encapsulation of the small intestine is a rare malformation. It is associated with clinical features which may cause diagnostic difficulties and more often it is recognised only at exploratory laparotomy. We present a case in a 15 year old female, who was treated and she had a good result. Embryological explanation for the pathology is also considered. It is a disease entity which should be recognised, especially when encountered at laparotomy and treated appropriately.