Laparoscopic Treatment of Two Patients with Omental Infarction Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
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BACKGROUND Omental infarction is a rare entity that usually causes symptoms similar to those of appendicitis. Ultrasound or computerized tomography scan can diagnose omental infarction preoperatively. METHODS We treated two patients with omental infarction by performing a laparoscopic omentectomy in each one. RESULTS The pathology verified the operative diagnosis, and both patients were discharged home on the first postoperative day. CONCLUSION Omental infarction can be accurately diagnosed and safely treated with laparoscopy. Key Words: Laparoscopy, Omental infarction, Acute abdominal pain.
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