[Fibroplastic peritonitis (author's transl)]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Peritonitis fibroplastica is a rare abdominal condition characterized by fibrous pseudomembrane formation.
• Obscure genesis and atypical presentations pose diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

• Two cases of peritonitis fibroplastica with unclear etiology and unusual symptoms were surgically treated.
• The surgical procedure involved the careful removal of intestinal pseudomembranes.

Findings:

• One patient achieved a complete cure two years post-operation.
• The second patient died due to an unrelated comorbid condition, not the peritonitis.

Implications:

• Surgical intervention can be effective in managing peritonitis fibroplastica.
• Patient outcomes can vary significantly, influenced by factors beyond the primary condition.