Multiple Abdominal Cocoons: An Unusual Presentation of Intestinal Obstruction and a Diagnostic Dilemma

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) or abdominal cocoon is a rare acquired condition with an unknown aetiology. It is characterized by encapsulation of the small bowel by a fibrous membrane and can lead to intestinal obstruction. We present the case of a 42-year-old gentleman with a history o...

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Autores principales: Sohail, Mohammad Zain, Hasan, Shumaila, Dala-Ali, Benan, Ali, Shahanoor, Hashmi, M. A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393895/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25893128
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/282368

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393895/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25893128
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/282368

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