Abstract Cocoon syndrome, also known as abdominal cocoon or sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, is an uncommon condition in which the small intestine becomes enclosed within a thick, fibrous membrane, resulting in restricted intestinal movement and varying degrees of bowel obstruction. Patients may present with recurrent abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, constipation, poor appetite, and weight loss. The condition can develop from…
Abstract Cocoon Syndrome, medically known as Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis (SEP) or Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome, is a rare disorder characterised by the formation of a dense fibrocollagenous membrane that partially or completely encases the small intestine. This abnormal encapsulation restricts bowel mobility, resulting in recurrent intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain, malnutrition, and weight loss. The condition may be primary (idiopathic) or secondary…