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.

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of pediatric surgery 2003-02, Vol.13 (1), p.57-59
Hauptverfasser:	Houben, C. H., Powis, M., Wright, V. M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Abdominal Pain - etiology Biological and medical sciences Case Report Child Fat Necrosis - etiology Fat Necrosis - surgery Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Infarction - complications Infarction - diagnosis Infarction - diagnostic imaging Infarction - surgery Male Medical sciences Omentum - blood supply Omentum - diagnostic imaging Other diseases. Semiology Torsion Abnormality Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0939-7248 1439-359X
DOI:	10.1055/s-2003-38289