Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome: A Rare Sequelae of Intestinal Perforation

Abdominal cocoon syndrome is a rare clinical presentation that has been associated with abdominal tuberculosis in rural India. It is also known as sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, where the small bowel becomes encapsulated by a fibrous membrane due to unclear causes, leading to obstipation. Com...

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Main Authors: Abhilasha Bhargava, Chandrashekhar Mahakalkar, Shivani Kshirsagar, Simran Dhole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2024-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/19345/69380_CE[Ra1]_F(SS)_QC(AN_RDW_IS)_PF1(RI_OM)_PFA_NC(KM)_PN(KM).pdf