Peritoneal encapsulation; a rare cause of bowel obstruction
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Griffith, D GL; Boal, M; Rogers, T
- Source
- Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Jan 01, 2017 99(1):e11-e12
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0035-8843
ABSTRACT: Peritoneal encapsulation is a rare congenital cause of bowel obstruction in children. We present the case of a 12-year-old male with severe dehydration and recurrent episodes of vomiting. This pathology should be considered in cases of bowel obstruction with a virgin abdomen.