title: [Torsion of the great epiploon].
abstract: The diagnosis of epiploic torsion was made intraoperatively. Apart from resection of the necrotized epiploon, appendicectomy was also performed as the appendix presented acute inflammatory lesions. This anatomoclinical and etiopathogenic characteristics of this rare affection are briefly described.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tîrcoveanu
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dănilă
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ghneim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Torsiunea marelui epiploon.