An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction: abdominal cocoon.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
abdominal cocoon is characterized by total or partial encasement of the small bowel by a thick fibrotic membrane, leading to mechanical obstruction. Here, we report two cases of abdominal cocoon; both patients presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction. We describe the CT and sonographic features of this disease, emphasizing the role of MDCT, and discuss the preoperative diagnostic clues.
Medical subject headings
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestine, Small