Primary omental torsion: case report
Haldar, P.J.
Tropical Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation 21(4): 207
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0250-636X PMID: 11194590 Document Number: 517124
Primary omental torsion is a rare condition. It is confused with acute appendicitis. Presence of a normal appendix at surgery should raise the suspicion of omental torsion.
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