[Idiopathic segmental infarction of the greater omentum. Apropos of a new case]

J Chir (Paris). 1992 May;129(5):269-70.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Idiopathic segmental infarction of the greater omentum is an unusual cause of acute abdomen. The preoperative diagnosis is difficult. Before laparotomy the diagnosis is hardly ever considered; the authors report a personal case and describe etiologic hypotheses and the clinical picture of this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Infarction / complications
  • Infarction / diagnosis
  • Infarction / surgery*
  • Male
  • Omentum / physiopathology*
  • Omentum / surgery
  • Peritoneal Diseases / complications
  • Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Diseases / surgery*