[Omentitis and mesenteric lymphadenitis: is there a relationship? Apropos of 3 cases].
The authors report three cases of acute epiploitis diagnosed intraoperatively and discuss the etiopathogenetic hypotheses. They suggest a relationship between acute epiploitis and mesenteric lymphadenitis, as well as their common origin.
Balducci
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Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Regione Lombardi, n, USSL n. 44 Ospedale Civile di Montichiari, Brescia.
Morandi
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Postiglione
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V
Lippa
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Tonni
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Diana
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Pancaldi
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R
Bruni
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GC
D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D002439:Cefotaxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D008640:Mesenteric Lymphadenitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009852:Omentum / Q000473:pathology; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011292:Premedication
D002443:Ceftriaxone; D002439:Cefotaxime