Omental whirl associated with bilateral inguinal hernia: a case report

Torsion of the omentum is a rare cause of abdominal pain. It is clinically similar to common causes of acute surgical abdomen and is often diagnosed during surgery. Inguinal hernia is a common condition but not frequently related with torsion of the omentum. CASE PRESENTATION: A 40-year-old Caucasia...

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Main Author: Silva, E (author)
Other Authors: Carvalho, AF (author), Rocha, D (author), Rodrigues, AM (author), Pereira, R (author), Rodrigues, AJ (author), Leão, P (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2014
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Hérnia Inguinal
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.23/672
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.hospitaldebraga.pt:10400.23/672

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.23/672

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