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Multiple Abdominal Cocoons: An Unusual Presentation of Intestinal Obstruction and a Diagnostic Dilemma
Joint Authors
Sohail, Mohammad Zain
Hasan, Shumaila
Dala-Ali, Benan
Ali, Shahanoor
Hashmi, M. A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) or abdominal cocoon is a rare acquired condition with an unknown aetiology.
It is characterized by encapsulation of the small bowel by a fibrous membrane and can lead to intestinal obstruction.
We present the case of a 42-year-old gentleman with a history of hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and previous abdominal surgery, who presented with subacute intestinal obstruction.
Surgical exploration of the abdomen revealed that the entire contents were enclosed into three distinct sacs by a dense fibrous membrane.
Excision of the sacs was performed followed by adhesiolysis.
This is believed to be the first reported case of multiple cocoons within the abdominal cavity.
The case is discussed with reference to the literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sohail, Mohammad Zain& Hasan, Shumaila& Dala-Ali, Benan& Ali, Shahanoor& Hashmi, M. A.. 2015. Multiple Abdominal Cocoons: An Unusual Presentation of Intestinal Obstruction and a Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060027
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sohail, Mohammad Zain…[et al.]. Multiple Abdominal Cocoons: An Unusual Presentation of Intestinal Obstruction and a Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060027
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sohail, Mohammad Zain& Hasan, Shumaila& Dala-Ali, Benan& Ali, Shahanoor& Hashmi, M. A.. Multiple Abdominal Cocoons: An Unusual Presentation of Intestinal Obstruction and a Diagnostic Dilemma. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060027
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060027