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Abdominal cocoon: A case report
Abstract
An abdominal cocoon is an uncommon condition in which there is a total or partial encapsulation of the small bowel by fibrous membrane. A preoperative diagnosis is seldom made. Awareness
of this rare surgical entity may prevent delay in treatment and avoid unnecessary procedures. We report on a patient in whom diagnosis of an abdominal cocoon was made intraoperatively and
review the relevant literature.
of this rare surgical entity may prevent delay in treatment and avoid unnecessary procedures. We report on a patient in whom diagnosis of an abdominal cocoon was made intraoperatively and
review the relevant literature.
