Vázquez-Frias JA, Castañeda P, Valencia S, Cueto J. Laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment of an
acute epiploic appendagitis with torsion and necrosis causing an acute abdomen.
JSLS 2000;
4:247-50. [PMID:
10987404 PMCID:
PMC3113179]
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Abstract
Acute epiploic appendagitis is not as rare as previously thought; but, since the presenting signs and symptoms are not specific, preoperative diagnosis has been rarely made. At the present time, a laparoscopic exploration of the peritoneal cavity will establish the correct diagnosis, and the treatment can be provided during the same procedure. Herein, a case of a 63-year-old female patient with acute abdominal syndrome caused by a necrotic epiploic appendix that was successfully diagnosed and treated laparoscopically is described. A review of the literature is made, as well.
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