Torsion of the greater omentum: A rare preoperative diagnosis.

ABSTRACT: Torsion of the greater omentum is a rare acute abdominal condition that is seldom diagnosed preoperatively. We report the characteristic computed tomography (CT) scan findings and the clinical implications of this unusual diagnosis in a 41-year-old man, who also had longstanding right inguinal hernia. Awareness of omental torsion as a differential diagnosis in the acute abdomen setting is necessary for correct patient management.

SUBMITTER: Tandon AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3056628 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature