title: Primary torsion of the omentum.
abstract: Primary torsion of the omentum is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal emergency. Five cases are reported and the English-language literature reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality