Two Different Clinical Approaches with Mortality Assessment of Four Cases: Complete and Incomplete Type of Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome. (29th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akbas, Ahmet; Hacım, Nadir Adnan; Dagmura, Hasan; Meric, Serhat; Altınel, Yüksel; Solmaz, Ali
• Other Names: Mantas Dimitrios Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2020(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01-29
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2020/4631710
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS), also called sclerosing encapsulated peritonitis, is a condition characterized by encapsulation of all or some of small bowel loops by a thick fibrous membrane. Etiologic cause is not fully known. It is among the rare causes of intestinal obstruction in adults. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult, and high suspicion is required. Diagnosis is generally made during laparotomy performed due to mechanical obstruction. In treatment of the condition, large scale surgical resections should be avoided. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate all clinical and radiological characteristics and surgical treatment of ACS in light of the literature through four patients operated in our clinic.