Idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (or abdominal cocoon)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (or abdominal cocoon) is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction, especially in adult population. Diagnosis is usually incidental at laparotomy. We discuss one such rare case, outlining...

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Main Authors: Legakis Nikolaos, Giannopoulos George, Rallis George, Vernadakis Spyros, Katsarolis Ioannis, Serafimidis Costas, Peros George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/6/3