PMC2820440_01
Peritoneal encaspulation of the small bowel observed after opening the abdomen.
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F1
During operation and after entering the peritoneal cavity the small bowel was entirely covered with a thin membrane that had the appearance of an accessory peritoneum through which the small bowels were visible (see figure 1, figure 2, figure 3 and figure 4).
Small bowel loops visible through the sheet of the peritoneal encapsulation.
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F2
During operation and after entering the peritoneal cavity the small bowel was entirely covered with a thin membrane that had the appearance of an accessory peritoneum through which the small bowels were visible (see figure 1, figure 2, figure 3 and figure 4).
Superior attachment of PE to the inferior surface of the transverse colon with greater omentum.above, inferior and lateral attachments have been divided.
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F3
During operation and after entering the peritoneal cavity the small bowel was entirely covered with a thin membrane that had the appearance of an accessory peritoneum through which the small bowels were visible (see figure 1, figure 2, figure 3 and figure 4).
Membrane of peritoneal encapsulation is being held up by the operating surgeon, with the small bowel visible inferiorly.
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F4
During operation and after entering the peritoneal cavity the small bowel was entirely covered with a thin membrane that had the appearance of an accessory peritoneum through which the small bowels were visible (see figure 1, figure 2, figure 3 and figure 4).