Idiopathic cocoon abdomen with congenital colon malrotation: a case report and review of the literature

BMC Surgery
Hui ZhouJiantao Han

Abstract

Cocoon abdomen is a relatively rare abdominal disease characterized by the total or partial encasement of the small intestinal by a dense fibro-collagenous membrane. We reported an unusual case of idiopathic cocoon abdomen with congenital colon malrotation. Laparotomy and sac release were performed on the patient. The patient was no recurrence 6 months after operation. A literature review was also performed. Preoperative diagnosis of abdominal cocoon is difficult. A careful history, physical examination and appropriate radiology may be helpful in making a definitive diagnosis. If conservative treatment can't relieve symptoms effectively, surgery is currently considered to be important in the management of this disease.

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