Omental infarction: risk factors in children.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2003
Abstract
PURPOSE: A series of 4 cases of omental infarction are analyzed. It is shown that obesity, as well as idiosyncratic anatomy, are factors in the development of this rare clinicopathologic entity.
METHODS: The authors reviewed the preoperative and operative records of all patients.
RESULTS: All of the cases of omental infarction were seen in obese children. Other than persistent right-sided abdominal pain, there were no other signs or symptoms. None of the patients had an elevated white blood cell count, and none had fever.
CONCLUSIONS: Computed tomography scanning is noted to be helpful in making the diagnosis. Laparoscopy is noted to be the procedure of choice, because standard incisions may preclude one from a proper exploration.
Volume
38
Issue
2
First Page
233
Last Page
235
ISSN
1531-5037
Published In/Presented At
Varjavandi, V., Lessin, M., Kooros, K., Fusunyan, R., McCauley, R., & Gilchrist, B. (2003). Omental infarction: risk factors in children. Journal of pediatric surgery, 38(2), 233–235. https://doi.org/10.1053/jpsu.2003.50051
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
12596111
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics, Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article