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Omental torsion
Omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain, and clinically mimics acute appendicitis. A 11-year-old boy presented with symptoms and signs suggestive of appendicitis. A computed tomography of abdomen revealed findings suggestive of omental torsion. Diagnostic laparoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of torsion of a segment of the greater omentum.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0971-9261
DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.44770