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  • Title: Cocoon abdomen in a liver transplant patient.
    Author: Abul S, Al-Oazweni H, Zalat S, Al-Sumait B, Asfar S.
    Journal: J R Coll Surg Edinb; 2002 Jun; 47(3):579-81. PubMed ID: 12109613.
    Abstract:
    Cocoon abdomen is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction and its pathogenesis remains unclear. This is probably the first report of the development of such a condition in a liver transplant recipient. The management of this patient is discussed and the current literature is reviewed
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