Abdominal cocoon. An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction

Authors

• Abdulla Al-Abassi, Consultant General Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, PO Box 3405, Ras Alkhaimah, United Arab Emirates. Tel. +971 (7) 2223666. Fax. +971 (7) 2222760. E-mail: alabassi{at}hotmail.com
• Mohammed Emad, Department of Radiology, Saqr Hospital, Ras Alkhaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Abstract

We report a case of abdominal cocoon in a young male patient, presenting with acute intestinal obstruction and abdominal mass. This is a rare acquired condition of the peritoneum in which the small bowel is encased either partially or totally by a dense fibrous membrane. Operative findings, perioperative imaging and treatment guidelines are discussed. A better awareness of this condition may facilitate preoperative diagnosis; prevent inadvertent bowel damage at laparoscopy and unnecessary bowel resection at laparotomy.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1482

Last Page

1485

Recommended Citation

Al-Abassi, Abdulla and Emad, Mohammed (2004) "Abdominal cocoon. An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 10, Article 35.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2611