The abdominal cocoon

Since it was first described in 1978 the abdominal cocoon continues to be a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. So far this rare condition where the small intestine is encased in a fibrous membrane has been reported only in females. Diagnosis is usually made at laparotomy and the treatment of choi...

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Main Authors: Yip, F.W., Lee, S.H.
Format: Article
Published: Wiley 1992
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