A Pre-Operatively Diagnosed Abdominal Cocoon.
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ABSTRACT
Abdominal Cocoon or idiopathic encapsulating peritonitis is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. It more commonly occurs in young adolescent girls and the diagnosis is usually made at laparotomy. Recent case reports suggest that it is not uncommon in males and pre-operative diagnosis is possible by radiological investigations. We present a case of abdominal cocoon in an adult male, pre-operatively diagnosed by ultrasound and computerized tomography.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Peritoneo
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Peritonitis
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Adulto
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Periodo Preoperatorio
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Obstrucción Intestinal
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Laparotomía
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2014
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Artículo
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