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Primary omental torsion: a rare cause of acute abdomen.
- Source :
-
Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association [Saudi J Gastroenterol] 2007 Jul-Sep; Vol. 13 (3), pp. 144-6. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Torsion of the greater omentum is a rare condition with symptoms resemble those of acute appendicitis and is infrequently diagnosed preoperatively. Treatment is surgical excision. Laparoscopic approach is an excellent diagnostic and therapeutic tool.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1998-4049
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19858634
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/1319-3767.33469