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Abdominal Cocoon: A Rare Case in an Elderly Male

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: “Abdominal cocoon” is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. The most common symptoms are intestinal obstruction, recurrent abdominal pain, and an abdominal mass. Most cases are diagnosed almost incidentally during laparotomy for other conditions. The etiology of abdominal cocoon remains largely unknown. Surgical treatment is the cornerstone treatment, and the prognosis after surgery is excellent.

Source: International journal of gerontology

DOI: 10.1016/s1873-9598(09)70033-x

Authors: Jang-Jung Wu, Yu-Chiuan Wu, Wen-Yen Chang, Tsung-Hung Chang, Wen-Ching Kung, Jin-Wen Hsu

Institutions: Zuoying Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2136646258

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Cites: 9

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