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Abdominal cocoon—An uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction

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We are extremely grateful to Professor (Dr.) Subhabrata Das, Department of General Surgery, for guiding regarding the patient management and critical revision of the manuscript.

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AKR and AC contributed to conception and initial drafting of manuscript. UC and DD contributed to the diagnostic workup of the patient. KS, KKD and UC contributed to the patient management, conception, critical revision of content and final approval of manuscript. All authors are in agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

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Ray, A.K., Chandra, A., Samanta, K. et al. Abdominal cocoon—An uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction. Indian J Gastroenterol 42, 146–147 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12664-021-01164-w

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