Abstract
Peritoneal encapsulation is an exceedingly rare developmental abnormality in which the small bowel is completely encased in an accessory peritoneal sac. Diagnosis is intraoperative as the clinical signs rarely help in diagnosis and in majority excision of sac and release of adhesions is all that is required.
Highlights
Peritoneal encapsulation (PE) is a distinctive pathology and was first described in 1868 [1]
The diagnosis is intra-operative in majority as there are no clear clinical signs to diagnose pre operatively
The patient was taken to operating room on an emergency basis with the doubtful clinical diagnosis of appendicitis and localized peritonitis
Summary
Peritoneal encapsulation (PE) is a distinctive pathology and was first described in 1868 [1]. PE is a rare condition and is characterized by a membrane encasing the small bowel forming an accessory sac. The diagnosis is intra-operative in majority as there are no clear clinical signs to diagnose pre operatively.
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