A Rare Reason of Intestinal Obstruction: Abdominal Cocoon Due to Tuberculosis
International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,
Page 1-4
Abstract
The abdominal cocoon is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. There are many causes in the etiology, tuberculosis is one of them. The abdominal cocoon is treated conservatively or surgically according to the degree of intestinal obstruction and etiology. For this reason, it is important to diagnose before treatment. Herein, We present a rare case of abdominal cocoon due to abominal tuberculosis.
Keywords:
- İntestinal obstruction
- abdominal cocoon
- tuberculosis
- sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis
How to Cite
Aydin, M., Akyol, H., & Aydin, M. (2018). A Rare Reason of Intestinal Obstruction: Abdominal Cocoon Due to Tuberculosis. International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1(1), 1-4. Retrieved from https://journalirjgh.com/index.php/IRJGH/article/view/25715
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