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The abdominal cocoon: a case report.

Erhan Hamaloglu1, Hasan Altun, Arif Ozdemir

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

Digestive Surgery
|November 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Abdominal cocoon is a rare condition where the small bowel gets encased in a fibrotic membrane, primarily affecting females. Diagnosis is challenging, often requiring surgery for confirmation.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Abdominal cocoon is a rare condition characterized by a fibrotic membrane encasing the small bowel.
  • First described cases highlight its rarity, with only thirty-five reported instances.
  • The condition predominantly affects the female population.

Observation:

  • A case of partial intestinal obstruction due to abdominal cocoon is presented.
  • Diagnosis was established peri-operatively, underscoring preoperative diagnostic challenges.
  • The patient's presentation highlights the clinical manifestations of this rare disease.

Findings:

  • The abdominal cocoon involves a thick, fibrotic membrane encasing the small bowel.
  • Preoperative diagnosis remains difficult, frequently necessitating laparotomy.
  • Literature review and discussion of the disease's etiology are included.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the limited understanding of abdominal cocoon.
  • Highlights the diagnostic difficulties and emphasizes the need for clinical suspicion.
  • Further research into the etiology may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

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