title: Abdominal cocoon.
abstract: Abdominal cocoon is an acquired benign condition in which there is encapsulation of bowel loops by a fibrous membrane. Pre-operative clinical diagnosis is usually difficult. Imaging plays a critical role in timely and accurate diagnosis. We present a brief discussion on this topic with relevant imaging findings.
authors: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors: Binit
authors: B
authors: Sureka
authors: Mahesh Kumar
authors: MK
authors: Mittal
authors: Mukul
authors: M
authors: Sinha
authors: Aliza
authors: A
authors: Mittal
authors: Brij Bhushan
authors: BB
authors: Thukral
keywords: Abdominal; cocoon; encapsulation; peritonitis