Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome (Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis) : How Easy Is Its Diagnosis Preoperatively? A Case Report
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The abdominal cocoon syndrome (or idiopathic encapsulating peritonitis) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction.
It has been reported predominantly in adolescent girls living in tropical/subtropical region in which diagnosis is only made at laparotomy in most cases.
The cause and pathogenesis of the condition have not been elucidated.
Prolonged administration of practalol, meconium peritonitis, and tuberculous infection of the female genital tract have been incriminated as possible causes.
The author reports a case of a female patient with recurrent intestinal obstruction treated for years but failed to settle down on conservative treatment during her last hospital admission and had to undergo surgery.
Preoperative diagnosis of this syndrome as the cause of her intestinal obstruction was not made until at laparotomy, when a thick fibrotic peritoneal wrapping of the bowel in a concertina-like fashion with some adhesions was found.
Excision of this membrane and adhesiolysis were carried out without any need for bowel resection, and this led to relief of the obstruction and patient’s complete recovery.
Awareness of this benign condition in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction will result in early diagnosis and correct management and prevent unnecessary bowel resections and bad outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Awe, Julius A. A.. 2013. Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome (Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis) : How Easy Is Its Diagnosis Preoperatively? A Case Report. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484355
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Awe, Julius A. A.. Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome (Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis) : How Easy Is Its Diagnosis Preoperatively? A Case Report. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484355
American Medical Association (AMA)
Awe, Julius A. A.. Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome (Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis) : How Easy Is Its Diagnosis Preoperatively? A Case Report. Case Reports in Surgery. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484355
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484355