Peritoneal encapsulation, left paraduodenal hernia with retroperitonealization of inferior mesenteric vein leading to triple obstruction

Peritoneal encapsulation syndrome: A case report and literature review

“…Peritoneal encapsulation is a rarely described pathology resulting from aberrant fetal development, often only diagnosed incidentally [4] . Because of its rarity, only case reports have been described in literature and the epidemiology is still largely undefined.…”

“…However, peritoneal encapsulation syndrome differs from the latter conditions because of the total or partial encapsulation of the small bowel within a mesothelium-lined membrane. As of 2012, less than 60 cases had been reported in literature [4] . Most reports describe complications secondary to this anatomic aberration [4] .…”

“…As of 2012, less than 60 cases had been reported in literature [4] . Most reports describe complications secondary to this anatomic aberration [4] . It is likely the true incidence of peritoneal encapsulation syndrome is actually higher as asymptomatic cases are unlikely to be reported.…”

Congenital peritoneal encapsulation of the small intestine: A rare case report

“…The definition of the true incidence of PE has been hindered due to the failure to distinguish this condition from Abdominal Cocoon, which is an idiopathic condition and Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis [8] , which is a chronic inflammatory disease [9] . Nevertheless, there are no more than 50–60 reported cases of PE [10] .…”

“…Preoperative diagnosis of PE may be impossible [1] since the radiological findings are usually normal or non-specific in case of intestinal obstruction [1] , [2] like in the presented case. Nevertheless, X-ray, ultrasonography, CT of the abdomen and barium study may contribute to preoperative diagnosis of PE [8] , [10] , [12] , [13] .…”