Primary Torsion of the Greater Omentum: Report of a Case
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Correspondence to: Thum-Umnuaysuk S, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand. Phone: 055-261-900 ext. 5018, Fax: 055261-923 Omental torsion is a rare disease and there is no published medical report in Thailand. This can mimic other conditions and rarely be diagnosed before surgery. This paper presents a case of right lower quadrant pain that was finally diagnosed as torsion of the omentum. A review of the literature about this condition was also included.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009