Abstract
Sclerosing peritonitis (also described as sclerosing obstructive peritonitis, encapsulating peritonitis, obliterative adhesive peritonitis, abdominal cocoon syndrome) is not well-known by the general surgeon; most reviews of this subject occur in the nephrology literature. Peritoneal dialysis and continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion are the main causes. No controlled study exists to evaluate the optimal therapeutic approach. Pre-operative diagnosis is difficult since the clinical signs and radiologic findings are non-specific. Nevertheless, the diagnosis should be considered when small bowel obstruction with proximal dilatation, ascites, and thickened or calcified peritoneum are seen on imaging. The surgeon should recognize sclerosing peritonitis grossly when it is encountered and adapt his surgical strategy accordingly.
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