Segmental Infarction of the Omentum: A Difficult Diagnosis

Christoph H. Houben, Mark E. Powis, Vanessa Wright

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery · 2003 · 24 citations · 0 references

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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.