Torsion of the Omentum – An Uncommon Cause of Acute Abdomen
Authors:
P. Hasala
Authors place of work:
Chirurgické oddělení, Nemocnice Přerov, SMN a. s., primář: MUDr. Stanislav Kalabus
Published in the journal:
Rozhl. Chir., 2010, roč. 89, č. 11, s. 670-671.
Category:
Monothematic special - Original
Summary
Ometal torsion is a very rare cause o acute abdomen. Its symptoms can mimics acute apendicitis very often. Diagnose can be made only during laparoscopy, or laparotomy, respectively.
Key words:
omentum – torsion – acute abdomen – laparoscopy
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