Infraction of the greater omentum

Abstract

Infarction of the greater omentum is an uncommon entity in children. The etiology of this disease is unknown. It is difficult to differentiate this condition from acute appendicitis in children. Two cases from the pediatric age group are reported.

Segmental infarction of the omentum: diagnosis by ultrasound

“…In our patient there was no torsion as the affected omentum lay in its normal anatomical position between the stomach and transverse colon. Though rare, it is important to recognize this condition since it can mimic other common and grave causes of the acute abdomen (Kakar & Taneja, 1980). Our case demonstrates for the first time that ultrasound may be used safely and effectively to identify segmented infarction of the omentum.…”

“…Segmental infarction of the omentum can occur at any age but usually presents in young and middle-aged adults (Epstein & Lempke, 1968;Kakar & Taneja, 1980;Halligan & Rabiah, 1959). Pain and vomiting, the commonest symptoms, are so non-specific that the diagnosis is not usually suspected.…”

Entzündliche Erkrankungen des großen Netzes - eine schwierige präoperative Differenzialdiagnose

“…Lebensjahrzehnt. Bei Kindern ist die primäre Torsion selten [9]. Pathologisch handelt es sich um eine Drehung meist im Uhrzeigersinn, wodurch der venöse Rückfluss behindert wird und es zur Stauung und zum Ödem des distalen Netzanteiles kommt.…”