Chronic Encapsulated Sclerosing Peritonitis: A Case Report

Chronic encapsulated sclerosing peritonitis (CESP) is a very rare cause of intestinal obstruction that has been associated with certain chronic conditions. It is characterized by the thickening of the peritoneum, generating a membrane that covers the intestinal loops and prevents their adequate mobi...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-04, Vol.16 (4), p.e58003
Main Authors: Luna León, Luis Gerardo, Vargas Flores, Julian, Carbajal Cabrera, Pabel Rubén, Morales Tercero, Yunuen Ailyn, Narvaez Gonzalez, Hugo Fernando
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case reports
Chronic illnesses
Collagen
Connective tissue
Disease
Dissection
Emergency medical care
Hemodialysis
Intestinal obstruction
Liver
Medical treatment
Peritoneal dialysis
Peritonitis
Small intestine
Surgery
Tomography
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Summary:Chronic encapsulated sclerosing peritonitis (CESP) is a very rare cause of intestinal obstruction that has been associated with certain chronic conditions. It is characterized by the thickening of the peritoneum, generating a membrane that covers the intestinal loops and prevents their adequate mobilization. Most cases present as a surgical emergency, leading to a diagnosis during surgery; however, imaging studies can support the pre-surgical diagnosis. Treatment is based on the clinical context of the patient, based on medical management with corticosteroids in a stable patient, or surgical management when it presents as an acute complication. The morbidity and mortality associated with this condition are high and epidemiological data are scarce. There is still a lack of studies to describe the associated demographic data, diagnosis, and treatment.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.58003