Segmental absence of intestinal musculature: A rare case report.

Segmental absence of intestinal musculature (SAIM) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction and/or perforation seen in neonates, and rarely in adults. We present a case of SAIM in a 48-year-old male, who presented with acute abdominal symptoms and was repeatedly explored because of recurrence of abdominal symptoms.

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: a case series.

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is a relatively rare cause of intestinal obstruction characterized by total or partial encapsulation of the small intestine by a thick fibrous membrane and is a difficult preoperative diagnosis. A series of seven cases of SEP is reported. Modalities of preoperative diagnosis along with clinical presentation, operative findings, and histopathology are discussed.