title: [Primary volvulus of the omentum: a report of 4 cases].
abstract: The authors report their experience in the diagnosis and treatment of primary torsion of the omentum. They emphasize the clinical findings of the cases observed for a better understanding of this uncommon abdominal pathology.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale di Carate Brianza, MI.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Giussani
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Giovenzana
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Perego
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Rovati
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Montoli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: I volvoli primitivi dell'omento: presentazione di 4 casi.