Torsion of the Greater Omentum: A rare case of acute abdomen
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Case Report
VOLUME: 17 ISSUE: 4
P: 218 - 220
December 2007

Torsion of the Greater Omentum: A rare case of acute abdomen

Turk J Colorectal Dis 2007;17(4):218-220
1. Şişli Etfal Hastanesi 3. Cerrahi Kliniği, İstanbul
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ABSTRACT

Primary torsion of the greater omentum is a rare cause of acute abdomen in adults children. It is often misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis or acute cholecystitis. We report a case of male acute abdomen presenting typically with symptoms and signs of acute appendicitis. At laparotomy omental torsion was diagnosed. We discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to this entity.

Keywords:
Omental torsion, acute abdomen