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Peritoneum

Peritoneum

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Congenital Peritoneal Encapsulation: A Review.

Alison M Schultz¹, Paul E Creger², Trey J Mathews²

¹Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Spartanburg, SC, USA.

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|May 9, 2025

Summary

Congenital peritoneal encapsulation (CPE) is a rare condition where the small intestine is encased in a sac, causing obstruction. Early consideration of CPE is vital for unexplained abdominal pain or bowel obstruction.

Keywords:

congenital peritoneal encapsulation small bowel obstruction

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Congenital peritoneal encapsulation (CPE) is a rare developmental anomaly.
It involves the small intestines being enclosed within an accessory peritoneal sac.
CPE is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain and small bowel obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the diagnostic challenges of CPE.
To present a case of CPE presenting as small bowel obstruction.
To review recent cases and emphasize CPE in differential diagnoses.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 34-year-old male with acute abdominal pain.
CT imaging indicating possible small bowel obstruction.
Explorative laparotomy revealing peritoneal encapsulation and subsequent membrane removal.

Main Results:

The patient's small bowel obstruction was caused by congenital peritoneal encapsulation.
Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of CPE.
A review of 21 recent cases provided insights into demographics, presentation, and management.

Conclusions:

CPE diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms and imaging.
Considering CPE is crucial for unexplained abdominal pain or bowel obstruction.
Modern analysis underscores the importance of including CPE in differential diagnoses when conventional methods fail.