title: [Primary torsion of the omentum].
abstract: The primary torsion of the omentum is an exceptionally rare cause of acute abdomen. The authors, after reporting a case recently observed, discuss the still unknown aetiopathogenetic aspects, point out the problems of diagnosis and finally suggest the most correct surgical approach to avoid relapses or disregard pieces of necrotic omentum.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, U.S.L. 13--Regione Siciliana, Ospedale di Licata, AG.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Morgana
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zanchi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Trigona
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality
vernacular_title: La torsione primitiva dell'omento.