Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis (Cocoon Bowel) Presenting after Laparotomy for Splenic Abscess

Authors

  • Jason Christopher Caldwell
  • Andrew Dyer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v7i10.1508

Keywords:

Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis, Cocoon bowel, Peritonitis, Peritoneal Dialysis

Abstract

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, previously referred to as cocoon bowel, is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction that often results in obstruction due to the development of a fibrous enhancing membrane that encases multiple small bowel loops.  We present a case of a patient who presented to our institution with abdominal distension and guarding.  Computed tomography was obtained which revealed findings concerning for sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.  Sonographic imaging was also obtained and provides correlative imaging.

Author Biographies

Jason Christopher Caldwell

Radiology resident at the University of Tennessee/Methodist Healthcare

Jason Caldwell

1046 Natchez Point, Apt 285

 

Memphis, TN 38103

 

Andrew Dyer

Attending radiologist at Methodist University Hospital/Methodist Healthcare

Andrew Dyer

7695 Poplar Pike, Suite 101

 

Germantown, TN 38138

 

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Published

2013-10-22

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 10 (2013)

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology

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