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Abagayle E Renko1, Katelin A Mirkin2, Amanda B Cooper2
1College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.
Peritoneal encapsulation syndrome (PES) is a rare congenital condition causing small bowel obstruction (SBO) due to intestinal encasement. Early recognition through clinical and imaging signs aids surgical preparation for this rare anatomical variant.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Anatomy
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Peritoneal encapsulation syndrome (PES) is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It presents as a cause of small bowel obstruction (SBO) in patients without prior abdominal surgery.
- PES involves the small intestine being encased in an accessory peritoneal membrane, stemming from abnormal midgut rotation.
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