Abstract
Two rare cases of peritoneal encapsulation causing partial intestinal obstruction are described. Both were operated on, and one of them had a "cocoonlike" appearance. The characteristics and differences of peritoneal encapsulation and abdominal cocoon are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1059-1061 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abdominal cocoon
- Bowel obstruction
- Peritoneal encapsulation