[Encapsulant peritonitis]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Abdominal Surgery
• Nephrology

Background:

• Encapsulating peritonitis is a severe, chronic fibrotic condition characterized by a fibrous membrane enveloping the digestive tract.
• While idiopathic cases exist, it is often secondary to peritoneal dialysis or abdominal surgery.
• Current treatment strategies for encapsulating peritonitis are not well-established and remain challenging.

Observation:

• A case report details a 36-year-old patient diagnosed with encapsulating peritonitis.
• The diagnosis followed a prolonged history of sub-occlusive symptoms.
• The patient had a history of gastric ulcer perforation eight years prior to diagnosis.

Findings:

• This case illustrates a rare instance of delayed encapsulating peritonitis following gastric ulcer perforation.
• The sub-occlusive symptoms were indicative of the fibrotic complications.
• The extended latency period between perforation and diagnosis is noteworthy.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering delayed complications of abdominal surgery, such as encapsulating peritonitis.
• Further research into the etiologies and long-term consequences of encapsulating peritonitis is warranted.
• Improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are needed for this rare condition.