Cocoon abdomen is an uncommon condition characterized by bowel entrapment in a cocoon-like membrane. Its clinical presentation is usually non-specific. Rarely, it may present with perforation peritonitis. The therapeutic approach depends on the stage of the disease. Surgery is essentially reserved for those with acute surgical complications.
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