ABDOMINAL COCOON PRESENTED AS ACUTE ABDOMEN A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Abstract
Abstract : The abdominal cocoon is a rare disease in which
there is total or partial encapsulation of the small bowel by a
fibrous membrane. A correct diagnosis is seldom made
pre-operatively. Awareness of this rare cause of surgical
emergency may prevent delay in treatment and avoid
unnecessary procedures for the patient, such as bowel
resection. We report a case of abdominal cocoon presented
clinically as perforated appendicitis and who was
subsequently treated surgically.
Keyword :Intestinal obstruction, Abdominal Cocoon,
Sclerosing peritonitis, Appendicitis
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