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Omental infarction in the postpartum period: a case report and a review of the literature.
- Source :
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Journal of medical case reports [J Med Case Rep] 2010 Nov 17; Vol. 4, pp. 368. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Nov 17. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Introduction: Omental infarction is a rare and often misdiagnosed clinical event with unspecific symptoms. It affects predominantly young and middle aged women.<br />Case Presentation: This is a case report of a 26-year-old Caucasian woman with spontaneous omental infarction two weeks after normal vaginal delivery.<br />Conclusion: Omental infarction is a differential diagnosis in the postpartum acute abdomen. As some cases of omental infarction, which are caused by torsion, can be adequately diagnosed via computed tomography, a conservative treatment strategy for patients without complications should be considered in order to avoid any unnecessary surgical intervention.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1752-1947
- Volume :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21083882
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-368