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Torsion of epiploic appendages simulating acute appendicitis

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Author Details : Peer Zada Mohd Irfan*, Neeraj Koul, Surbhi Abrol, R K. Chrungoo

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 41-43

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2020.004

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Abstract

Torsion of epiploic appendages is rare clinical condition which can mimic acute abdomen such as acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, diverticulitis or other cause of acute abdomen depending upon the location of torsion of appendage and degree of ischaemia. They pose a real clinical challenge to diagnose. We report three such cases who presented to us with acute pain in abdomen. Epiploic appendagitis often eludes the diagnosis preoperatively.

Keywords: Epiploic appendages, Acute appendicitis, Gangrene, Diagnostic laparoscopy.

How to cite : Irfan P Z M, Koul N, Abrol S, Chrungoo R K, Torsion of epiploic appendages simulating acute appendicitis. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2020;2(2):41-43

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