[Primary torsion of the greater omentum]. 1985

G Wizemann, and G Trunfio

Omental torsion means a partial or total rotation of omentum around its main axis, which is called primary or secondary, depending upon the presence or absence of another associated abdominal lesion. Due to the objective rareness and absence of a typical symptomatology, the diagnosis often is neither made, nor considered preoperatively. The Authors present three cases that they the opportunity to observe. They point out that, in case of laparotomy for acute painful symptomatology of the lower abdominal quadrants, one should not forget the inspection of greater omentum.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009852 Omentum A double-layered fold of peritoneum that attaches the STOMACH to other organs in the ABDOMINAL CAVITY. Omentums
D010532 Peritoneal Diseases Pathological processes involving the PERITONEUM. Peritoneal Disease
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000006 Abdomen, Acute A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid in onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases. Abdomens, Acute,Acute Abdomen,Acute Abdomens
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014102 Torsion Abnormality An abnormal twisting or rotation of a bodily part or member on its axis. Abnormality, Torsion,Abnormalities, Torsion,Torsion Abnormalities

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