Tuberculous abdominal cocoon: A rare variant of peritonitis

Abstract

Abstract 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.

Keywords

• cocoon abdomen
• perforation peritonitis
• sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis
• tuberculosis