Omental infarction

Omental infarction
	Greater omentum covers the intestines.
Specialty	Gastroenterology

Omental infarction, or omental torsion, is an acute vascular disorder which compromises tissue of the greater omentum—the largest peritoneal fold in the abdomen.

Signs and symptoms

Patients will present with a sudden onset of cramps/abdominal pain or a 'stitch'. The pain localises in the area of the umbilicus and can radiate to the lumbar and surrounding regions.[1]

Causes

Diagnosis

Treatment

Conservative treatment may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, and pain medication.

References

Barai, Kushal P.; Knight, Benjamin C. (2011-04-05). "Diagnosis and management of idiopathic omental infarction: A case report". International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2 (6): 138–140. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2011.02.014. ISSN 2210-2612. PMC 3199678. PMID 22096707.

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[1] Barai, Kushal P.; Knight, Benjamin C. (2011-04-05). "Diagnosis and management of idiopathic omental infarction: A case report". International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2 (6): 138–140. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2011.02.014. ISSN 2210-2612. PMC 3199678. PMID 22096707.