| Laparoscopic diagnosis and management of an abdominal cocoon: a case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 20975494 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Abdominal cocoon is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. It is characterized by the encasement of a variable length of the small intestine by a fibrous membrane. It occurs primarily in females with only few reported cases in males. We report the case of a 42-year-old male with a history suggestive of recurrent attacks of small bowel obstruction over a 6-month period, which used to resolve spontaneously or by conservative measures. At presentation, a mildly tender mobile mass was felt in the right lower part of the abdomen. Computed tomography scan of the abdomen showed clusters of small bowel loops encased within a well-delineated sac. The diagnosis was confirmed by diagnostic laparoscopy. Laparoscopic lyses and release of the entrapped bowel was performed. The postoperative period was uneventful. Follow-up over 18 months showed no clinical evidence of recurrence. |
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Ghazi Raji Qasaimeh; Zouhair Amarin; Bilal N Rawshdeh; Khaled M El-Radaideh |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques Volume: 20 ISSN: 1534-4908 ISO Abbreviation: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
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Created Date: 2010-10-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100888751 Medline TA: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e169-71 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of General Surgery-Medical College, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. ghaziq@just.edu.jo |
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