Abdominal Cocoon: An Unusual Presentation of Small Bowel Obstruction
Abdominal cocoon is a rare condition. It presents as a thick whitish membrane which covers bowel loops. Because of this presentation, it is also called as sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis. It is usually diagnosed intra operatively. Treatment of this condition involves resection of the membrane...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4049/60-%206514_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(NC_AK)_PF2(NJH)_BO(NJH).pdf |