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  • Title: Abdominal cocoon. An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction.
    Author: Al-Abassi AA, Emad M.
    Journal: Saudi Med J; 2004 Oct; 25(10):1482-5. PubMed ID: 15494828.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of abdominal cocoon in a young male patient, presenting with acute intestinal obstruction and abdominal mass. This is a rare acquired condition of the peritoneum in which the small bowel is encased either partially or totally by a dense fibrous membrane. Operative findings, perioperative imaging and treatment guidelines are discussed. A better awareness of this condition may facilitate preoperative diagnosis; prevent inadvertent bowel damage at laparoscopy and unnecessary bowel resection at laparotomy.
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