Gastric LCH present with chronic malena [21] and iron deficiency anemia. Duodenal lesions have presented with anemia unresponsive to iron therapy [22] or with overt upper GI bleeding. [mjdrdypu.org]

Mesenteric cysts present with a variety of clinical presentations, both acute and chronic. [afrjpaedsurg.org]

As a result of right sided torsion, the presentation usually mimics acute cholecystitis, acute appendicitis, cecal diverticulitis and epiploic appendagitis. [tropicalgastro.com]

This case is unusual in its presentation and setting. The patient presented with two rare complications of gastric volvulus, hemoperitoneum and splenic avulsion. [hindawi.com]

It usually presents with acute onset right-sided abdominal pain. The most common risk factors are adult male between 40 and 50 years of age and obesity. [jdrntruhs.org]

• Soft Tissue Mass

  There is no evidence of a soft-tissue mass. Figure 1b. Supine (a) and erect (b) radiographs of the abdomen show multiple dilated loops of small intestine in the upper abdomen. There is no evidence of a soft-tissue mass. Figure 2a. [pubs.rsna.org]

  Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scan of abdomen [Figure 1] and [Figure 2] showed a large, well-defined soft tissue mass in the lower abdomen extending into the pelvis on the left side measuring 8.4 cm × 6.6 cm × 9.4 cm in size showing contrast [mjdrdypu.org]

• Chronic Abdominal Pain

  […] conditions requiring emergency surgical treatment. [3] Laparoscopy is an accurate modality for the diagnosis of both acute and chronic abdominal pain syndromes and the primary recommended invasive intervention since 1998 in such cases, [4] whenever applicable [sjmms.net]

  Two patients presented with chronic symptoms, both with at least a year's duration. One child had chronic abdominal pain with a shorter history of distension. The second child had a one-year history of distension with ascites of unknown cause. [afrjpaedsurg.org]

  Laparoscopic resection of an accessory spleen in a patient with chronic lower abdominal pain. Surg Endosc. 2002;16(8):1242–3. Epub 2002/05/23. View Article PubMed Google Scholar Alexander RC, Romanes A. [surgicalcasereports.springeropen.com]

• Peritoneal Disease

  Keywords : Acute Abdomen, Mesentery, Omentum, Peritoneal Diseases, Tomography. [casereports.in]

• Hip Pain

  Primary Omental Torsion Presenting as Hip Pain and Limp. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 1999;28:95-96. Eitel GG. Rare omental tumor. NY Med Record 1899;55:715-716. Feo CF, Porcu A, Ginesu GC, Dettori G. [medigraphic.com]

• Papule

  The cutaneous LCH usually occurs in children or young adults as a solitary glistening red papule or nodule that is prone to bleeding and ulceration. [mjdrdypu.org]

• Neglect

  A neglected cause of acute abdomen. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2003;13:341-343. Young TH. Primary torsion of the greater omentum. Int Surg 2004;89:72-75. Freed JS, Edelman S. Primary torsion of the greater omentum mimicking duodenal ulcer. [medigraphic.com]

  Primary torsion of the greater omentum in children: a neglected cause of acute abdomen. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2003 Oct;13(5):341-3. PubMed | Google Scholar Poujade, Olivier MD, Ghiles, Eva MD, Senasli, Ali MD. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

A thorough blood workup reveals normal values in many cases [ 4, 13 ]. The great majority of cases of omental torsion and infarction reported in the literature were segmental involving the right side of the omentum [ 14, 15 ]. [hindawi.com]

Lab workup and ultrasound were unremarkable. Management options were discussed with the patient and diagnostic laparoscopy was planned. [jpma.org.pk]

• Neutrophilia

  Complete blood picture showed the leukocytosis with predominant neutrophilia and total white blood cell count of 22,000/cc. [jdrntruhs.org]

Although cases of conservative treatment of primary torsion have been described in cases of partial volvulus, the treatment of complete torsion of the greater omentum with secondary necrosis is surgical [ 3 ]. [em-consulte.com]

The role of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal pain syndromes. Surg Endosc 1998;12:911-4. 5. Morris JH. Torsion of the Omentum. Arch Surg 1932;24:40. 6. Pinedo-Onofre JA, Guevara-Torres L. Omental torsion. [sjmms.net]

Significant updates on bariatric surgery, Barrett's esophagus, endoscopic ultrasound, endosonography, treatment of liver disease, and much more keep you current on the latest advances. [books.google.de]

The aetiology is as yet unknown and the treatment of choice, once diagnosis is established, is resection of the torted omentum. [psasir.upm.edu.my]

Two treatments are predominant: early laparoscopic surgical intervention and conservative medical treatment. [hindawi.com]

[…] quadrant streaks of whirling and concentric pattern (whirl sign) whirling pattern may not be visualized if the axis of rotation is not perpendicular to the transverse scanning plane 1 free fluid may be detected in the peritoneal cavity Treatment and prognosis [radiopaedia.org]

The prognosis for primary omental torsion POT is good with fast post operative recovery and minimal morbidity. [jpma.org.pk]

The prognosis for primary omental torsion is good with fast post operative recovery and minimal morbidity. [wjes.biomedcentral.com]

Prognosis is excellent after surgery. Most children with mesenteric and omental cysts who undergo surgery have no long-term complications. Complications Wound infection—occurs rarely Recurrence—occurs rarely Updated: 11/2016 Author: Romeo C. [eapsa.org]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

An acute abdomen etiology. Gac Med Mex 2007;143:17-20. 7. Chew DK, Holgersen LO, Friedman D. Primary omental torsion in children. J Pediatr Surg 1995;30:816-7. 8. Floyd MS Jr, Kelly BJ, Udani P, O'Donnell N, Morrison P. [sjmms.net]

Gastroscopy was performed to further elucidate the etiology of the patient’s gastric outlet obstruction. [hindawi.com]

Primary (idiopathic) version is much less common and predisposing factors such as bifid omentum, redundant omental veins are suggested in etiology. [tropicalgastro.com]

Definition / general Complete twisting of loop of bowel around its mesenteric base of attachment, causing obstruction and infarction Terminology Also called torsion (volvulus is a more specific term referring to gastrointestinal torsion) Etiology Potentially [pathologyoutlines.com]

Epidemiology xxx Diagnosis xxx Clinical Manifestations Acute Gastric Volvulus Cardiovascular Manifestations Hypovolemia/Hypotension (see Hypotension, [[Hypotension]]) Gastrointestinal Manifestations Abdominal/Gastric Distention (with Stomach Filled with [mdnxs.com]

[…] intestines (Figure 2) Figure 2. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Sobo_1909_564.png Lymphatic tissue : Part of the circulatory system that collects extra fluid (called lymph) from various tissues and delivers it back to the venous system Epidemiology [eapsa.org]

Epidemiology Gastric volvulus occurs in children usually less than 1 year of age and occurs in older adults, those who are older than 50 years. There does not seem to a predilection for gastric volvulus for either gender or race. [statpearls.com]

(See Epidemiology .) See also Anatomy of the Stomach, Volvulus, Disorders of Rotation/Fixation and Midgut Volvulus, Gallbladder Volvulus, Intestinal Volvulus, Intestinal Malrotation, Sigmoid and Cecal Volvulus, and Omental Torsion. [emedicine.medscape.com]

We would like to take advantage of this to present a case with a mesentero-axial type marking the difference of the pathophysiology. [websurg.com]

Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management. 10th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders; 2016. 407-25. Oltmann H. Inaugural discussion. Kiel. 1899. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Most cases of secondary torsion occur in patients with inguinal hernias. [5] Pathophysiology In omental torsion, the omentum twists around a pivotal point, usually in a clockwise direction. [thehealthscience.com]

Pathophysiology Gastric volvulus causes a foregut obstruction in the patients. Gastric volvulus may present either acutely, or it may present with intermittent, recurrent, and chronic symptoms. [statpearls.com]

It contains fat, prevents friction, and aids in localizing infections. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] content of the hernia, and also on the morphological and structural adjustments occurring within the abdomino-pelvic cavity to accommodate a long standing, non-strangulated and untreated inguinal hernia so as make the surgeons aware and conscious and to prevent [ijcrls.com]

A temporary gastrostomy may be added in addition to hernia repair, to fix the stomach to anterior abdominal to prevent the recurrence. [journalofmas.com]

The patient is appropriately padded to prevent pressure ulcers and neuropathies. [dovepress.com]

[…] injection of a contrast medium into the gastroepiploic vein in the base of the omentum. omentorrhaphy Suture or repair of the omentum. omentosplenopexy A surgical procedure in which the omentum and the spleen are suspended from the abdominal wall to prevent [wordinfo.info]