title: [Acute torsion of the omentum majus. A case report].
abstract: The authors describe a case of acute torsion of the greater omentum. Possible aetiologic factors, poor clinical features as well as treatment of this rare pathologic condition are analyzed.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, USSL 57, Ospedale Civile di Omegna.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Nobili
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gioria
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Giustina
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009852:Omentum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Torsione acuta del grande omento. Descrizione di un caso.