Authors
Citation
H. Al-husaini et al., Primary torsion of the greater omentum, J NAT MED A, 92(6), 2000, pp. 306-308
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
00279684
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Volume
92
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
306 - 308
Database
ISI
SICI code
0027-9684(200006)92:6<306:PTOTGO>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Primary omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain. A case of
omental torsion in a 49-year-old woman who presented with clinical features
consistent with acute appendicitis is discussed with a review of the liter
ature.