Abdominal Cocoon A Rare Presentation Of Intestinal Obstruction

Abstract

Abdominal cocoon is a rare condition
characterized by small bowel encapsulation
within a fibrous membrane with intestinal
obstruction . The following presentation
is that of a 48 yr old male presenting
to the emergency department
with acute intestinal obstruction.To diagnose
with certainity it requires a high index
of suspicion because the clinical picture
and imaging studies are non specific.