title: Transomental strangulation.
abstract: A case of transomental strangulation in an 8-yr-old boy is presented with a review of the pertinent literature. The clinical presentation was that of an intestinal obstruction. A gastrografin study indicated the necessity of immediate surgery. Etiologic aspects and nomenclature controversies are briefly discussed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography