Abstract:Objective To elaborate the pathological mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of abdominal cocoon. Methods A case of abdominal cocoon was retrospectively analyzed, and the literature at home and abroad was reviewed. Results The cause of intestinal obstruction was unknown before operation and was confirmed to be abdominal cocoon during operation and by post-operative pathological diagnosis.There was no recurrence or discomfort during one year follow-up. Conclusion Intestinal obstruction is a common clinical manifestation of abdominal cocoon.Surgery is an effective treatment for intestinal obstruction, and preoperative diagnosis should be made based on the omnidirectional image of abdominal CT and MRI.