Secondary Omental Torsion as a Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen in a Child and the Advantages of Laparoscopic Approach

Abstract Omental torsion is an underdiagnosed cause of acute abdomen in children. Most cases occur in adults, with only 15% presenting in children. It is estimated that omental infarct is found in approximately 0.1 to 0.5% of children undergoing operations for appendicitis. It may present with vario...

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Main Authors: Tommaso Gargano (Author), Michela Maffi (Author), Noemi Cantone (Author), Francesca Destro (Author), Mario Lima (Author)
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Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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