Intestinal Obstruction Due to Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis: A Case Report

Yavuz R., Akbulut S., Babur M., Demircan F.

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.17, no.5, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.5812/ircmj.17(5)2015.21934
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Keywords: Intestinal Obstruction, Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis, Abdomen, ABDOMINAL COCOON, MANAGEMENT
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is characterized by partial or complete encasement of small intestine by a thick fibrocollagenous membrane. Depending on underlying causes, SEP is divided into primary and secondary forms. Idiopathic SEP is also called idiopathic or abdominal cocoon syndrome. Herein we presented a case of idiopathic SEP.