Segmental Infarction of the Omentum: A Difficult Diagnosis

Houben, Christoph H.; Powis, Mark E.; Wright, Vanessa

doi:10.1055/s-2003-38289

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“…According to previous reports, the estimated incidence of primary TGO in children undergoing laparotomy for suspected appendicitis varies between 0.024% and 0.1% (7)(8)(9).…”

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Acute Abdomen Due to Primary Omental Torsion: Case Report

Tsironis¹,

Zikos²,

Bali³

et al. 2013

The Journal of Emergency Medicine

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“…According to previous reports, the estimated incidence of primary TGO in children undergoing laparotomy for suspected appendicitis varies between 0.024% and 0.1% (7)(8)(9).…”

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Acute Abdomen Due to Primary Omental Torsion: Case Report

Tsironis¹,

Zikos²,

Bali³

et al. 2013

The Journal of Emergency Medicine

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“…Secondary torsion is more common than primary torsion and is associated with abdominal pathology, including cysts, tumors, intra-abdominal inflammation, postsurgical scarring, and hernial sacs. Most cases of secondary torsion occur in patients with inguinal hernias [4]. …”

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Idiopathic Omental Infarction, Diagnosed and Managed Laparoscopically: A Case Report

AbdulAziz¹,

Zalabany²,

Sayed³

et al. 2013

Case Reports in Surgery

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Idiopathic omental infarction is a rare cause of acute abdomen in adults, and the clinical finding can mimic acute appendicitis. Although idiopathic omental infarction is uncommon, the incidence of its detection has become more frequent as a result of advances in radiological technologies. We reported on a 21-year-old man who presented with sudden onset of intermittent right lower quadrant abdominal pain for seven days. The pain became more localized at the right iliac fossa (RIF) at day 2 before admission. A physical examination revealed a fever (38.2°C), severe RIF tenderness, mass-like fullness, and positive rebound tenderness. A CT of the abdomen showed inflammatory changes and increased fat density mass in the right upper quadrant measuring 5 × 4 cm representing focal panniculitis. However, the appendix was visualized normally and the findings were not in favor of acute appendicitis. Diagnosis was carried on laparoscopically. Serosanguinous free fluid was found in all abdominal quadrants. A 6 × 4 cm gangrenous omental mass was noted. The omental mass was excised and an appendectomy was performed. In summary, omental infarction should be considered as a deferential diagnosis for acute right-sided abdominal pain, especially if the clinical finding does not correspond to appendicitis.

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“…2,3 It usually affects adults between 40 to 50 years and children between 9 to 16 year old 4 The sex ratio is of 1.5 men for 1 woman. 2,3 It usually affects adults between 40 to 50 years and children between 9 to 16 year old 4 The sex ratio is of 1.5 men for 1 woman.…”

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Primary Torsion of the Greater Omentum: Case Report—Review of Literature

Poujade¹,

Ghiles²,

Senasli

2007

Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy &Amp; Percutaneous Techniques

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The torsion of greater omentum is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain. After relating a case of torsion of the great omentum we review the literature. Its etiology is uncertain, although several factors have been underlined. The symptoms mimic surgical illness acute appendicitis, cholecystis, or diverticulitis. Sometimes ultrasonography and computed tomography can establish the diagnosis safely and allow conservative management. In the other ways, laparoscopy is a great help for the diagnosis and the treatment.

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Segmental Infarction of the Omentum: A Difficult Diagnosis

Abstract: Segmental infarction of the greater omentum is a rare diagnosis. This report describes a case of omental torsion in an eight-year-old boy. The report assesses the predisposing factors, the classification and the place of ultrasonography.

Cited by 22 publications

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Acute Abdomen Due to Primary Omental Torsion: Case Report

Acute Abdomen Due to Primary Omental Torsion: Case Report

Idiopathic Omental Infarction, Diagnosed and Managed Laparoscopically: A Case Report

Primary Torsion of the Greater Omentum: Case Report—Review of Literature

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