An Unusual Cause of Intestinal Obstruction: Abdominal Cocoon
West Indian med. j
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69(4): 249-251, 2021. graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Abdominal cocoon syndrome is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, which is difficult to diag- nose preoperatively. We here report a case of abdominal cocoon. A 47-year-old male patient was referred to the general surgery department with complaints of abdominal pain, distension, nausea and vomiting for 1 day. An abdominal computed tomography examination detected the dilated small intestinal loops clustered in the abdomen and surrounded by a sac-like membrane. During the exploratory surgery, a capsular structure was identified in the lower quadrant with a regular surface that was solid fibrous in nature. The combination of physical examination, imaging signs and medical history may be helpful in the diagnosis.
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English
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West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
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Article
Affiliation country:
Australia
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China
Institution/Affiliation country:
Curtin University/AU
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Hospital Affiliated to Hainan Medical College/CN
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