title: A mystery wrapped in an enigma: the abdominal cocoon syndrome.
abstract: Abdominal cocoon syndrome is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction that often presents as an incidental finding at surgery, creating a management dilemma for those unfamiliar with its appearance. Surgical excision of the 'cocoon' is the mainstay of treatment. This report describes a 42-year-old patient who successfully underwent surgery in which the fibrous peritoneal membrane was dissected free from the serosal surface of the bowel.
authors.forename: Moana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Michael G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jarvis
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Booth
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D056627:Peritoneal Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D015431:Weight Loss