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Omental torsion with infarction
Contributed by Keshaw Kumar
Diagnostic laparoscopy and omentectomy were performed and a large portion of omentum was found to be ischemic. Histopathology revealed omental hemorrhage with non-specific inflammation.
A right-sided open hernia repair was also performed.
Torsion of the omentum is the main cause for infarction;
Causes of omental torsion include:
primary torsions (without…
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