hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by echinococcus granulosus (larval form) in humans with lesions most frequently encountered in the liver and lungs. it can rarely involve extra-hepatic organs. it is endemic in some regions of iran. the omental hydatid cyst is a very rare manifestation of the disease. this report presents the interesting case of a very large omental hydatid cyst.

CONTEXT The pancreas is formed by ventral and dorsal pancreatic buds which arise from the endodermal lining of the gut. When the duodenum rotates to the right, the ventral pancreatic bud migrates dorsally and finally come and lie below the dorsal pancreatic bud. The developmental errors in the rotation of these components lead to annular pancreas. CASE REPORT We report a rare type of the inco...

The lymphoid tissue in the omentum, at the so-called milky spots, is known as an initial place for disseminated cancer cells to develop into solid tumors. In the present study, i.p. macrophages significantly took up oligomannose-coated liposomes (OMLs) that were injected into the peritoneal cavity, and then gradually accumulated in the omentum and the other lymphoid tissues within 24 hours of i...

BACKGROUND Perioperative surgical antibiotic prophylaxis requires that therapeutically effective drug concentrations be present in the tissues. METHODS Patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity were given 2 g cefazolin preoperatively, followed by a second dose at 3 hours. Thirty-eight patients were each assigned to 1 of 3 body mass index (BMI) groups: (A) BMI=40-49 (N = ...

Figure 1: (A) Computed tomography (CT) axial image with contrast injection in the wound with illustration of the peri-aortic cutaneous fistula (arrow) and the aortic prosthesis. (B) Sagittal CT reconstruction demonstrating the fistula (arrow). (C) Axial CT image of the aortic prosthesis and the omentum plasty. (D) Sagittal image of the omentum plasty and no signs of a fistula. Ao: aorta; Om: om...

Purpose: Aspiration of intra abdominal fluid and debris is usually needed during different stages of the operation. This is necessary in order to protect the intra abdominal space from contamination and/or to remove blood or tissue fluids that may occur during the operation. It is also essential for obtaining a clean surgical area. Aspiration of intra abdominal fluid collecting in Douglas Pouch...

To cite: Schols RM, Stassen LP, Keymeulen KB, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2012008304 DESCRIPTION An 83-year-old woman presented with decreased appetite and weight loss. Upon physical examination a palpable swelling in the lower abdomen was detected. The radiologist was consulted regarding the possible presence of a malignancy. A CT showe...

Abstract Background Laparoscopic deroofing is considered to be part of standard practice for simple nonparasitic liver cysts. Methods This “how to” video demonstrates an approach the laparoscopic a large, cyst. After placement umbilical, epigastric and working right upper quadrant port, cyst aspirated. allows easier handling A cystostomy then created LOTUS or Harmonic scalpel used cut thru wall...