title: [Primary omental torsion in children: report of 2 cases and review of the literature].
abstract: The primary torsion of the omentum is a rare cause of acute abdomen. The clinic features may mimic closely acute appendicitis, with acute onset of right lower quadrant pain. The Authors, after reporting two cases recently observed, discuss the aetiopathogenetic aspects, point out the problems of diagnosis and finally suggest the most correct surgical approach.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Ospedale Civile di Vicenza, Italia.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pesce
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Musi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dante
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009852:Omentum; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: La torsione primitiva dell'omento in età pediatrica: descrizione di due casi e revisione della letteratura.