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The abdominal cocoon is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction most often found in adolescent girls from tropical and subtropical countries. It is characterized by a thick fibrotic sac covering the small bowel partially or completely, the etiology of which is unknown. A correct diagnosis is not often made preoperatively; however, following simple surgical release of the entrapped bowel, these patients usually do well. We report herein our experience of a case of abdominal cocoon with a brief review of the medical literature on this unusual disease entity.
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Kumar, M., Deb, M. & Parshad, R. Abdominal cocoon: Report of a case. Surg Today 30, 950–953 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950070053
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