Table 3 Classification and definition of different type of abdominal cocoon
From: The enigma of primary and secondary encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
Type 1 | Partial encasement of intestine by a fibrocollagenous membrane |
Type 2 | Complete encasement of intestine by a fibrocollagenous membrane |
Type 3 | Complete encasement of the whole intestine and other orgen like appendix, ascending colon cecum, ovaries by a fibrocollagenous membrane. |