The calcified abdominal cocoon

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The calcified abdominal cocoon Dr Menna R Clatworthy, MRCP, Paul Williams, FRCP, Christopher J Watson, FRCS, Neville V Jamieson, FRCS The Lancet Volume 371, Issue 9622, (April 2008) DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60625-X Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ltd Terms and Conditions

Figure Extensive abdominal calcification CT scan showing thickened bowel wall and calcification of abdominal viscera (A and B), which was supported by findings on laparotomy (C). The Lancet 2008 371, DOI: (10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60625-X) Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ltd Terms and Conditions