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Chronic Encapsulated Sclerosing Peritonitis: A Case Report
Luis Gerardo Luna León1, Julian Vargas Flores1, Pabel Rubén Carbajal Cabrera1
1Surgery, Hospital Regional "General Ignacio Zaragoza", ISSSTE, Ciudad de México, MEX.
Cureus
|May 13, 2024
Summary
Chronic encapsulated sclerosing peritonitis (CESP) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Management involves corticosteroids for stable patients or surgery for acute complications, with high associated morbidity and mortality.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Surgery
Background:
- Chronic encapsulated sclerosing peritonitis (CESP) is an infrequent condition causing intestinal obstruction.
- It involves peritoneal thickening, forming a membrane that restricts intestinal movement.
Observation:
- CESP often presents as a surgical emergency, with diagnosis frequently made intraoperatively.
- Imaging modalities can aid in pre-surgical diagnosis.
- The condition is linked to certain chronic underlying diseases.
Findings:
- Treatment strategies are individualized, including medical management with corticosteroids for stable patients.
- Surgical intervention is necessary for acute complications.
- Data on CESP's demographics, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes are limited.
Implications:
- Further research is needed to elucidate CESP's epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, and optimal treatment protocols.
- Understanding CESP is crucial for improving patient outcomes given its high morbidity and mortality.
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