Laparoscopic management of an uncommon cause for right lower quadrant pain: A case report
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Laparoscopic management of an uncommon cause for right lower quadrant pain: A case report
INTRODUCTION Primary segmental infarction of the greater omentum is an infrequent cause for right lower quadrant pain. The exact aetiology is unknown and the right side is more commonly involved. It usually presents like acute appendicitis and the diagnosis is made during exploration. CASE REPORT We report such a case which was diagnosed and managed by laparoscopy. A 27-year-old male presente...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cases Journal
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1757-1626
DOI: 10.1186/1757-1626-1-164