Recurrent Intestinal Obstruction Caused by Abdominal Cocoon

Rohit Bansal, D. P. Singh

Department of Surgery, Government Medical College & Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, India.

DOI: 10.4236/ss.2014.57051                

Abstract

Abdominal cocoon is a rare disease of the peritoneum and the rare cause of intestinal obstruction. The etiology of this disease is largely unknown. It primarily affects young adolescent females. We report a case of abdominal cocoon in a 16-year-old girl patient who presented with recurrent episodes of subacute intestinal obstruction.

Keywords

Abdominal Cocoon, Unknown Etiology, Intraoperative Diagnosis

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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