title: Peritoneal encapsulation; a rare cause of bowel obstruction.
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.
authors: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children , Bristol , UK.
authors: Dgl
authors: D
authors: Griffith
authors: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children , Bristol , UK.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Boal
authors: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children , Bristol , UK.
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Rogers
mesh_terms: D042101:Acalculous Cholecystitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D056627:Peritoneal Fibrosis / Q000209:etiology; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology
keywords: Intestinal obstruction