Omental torsion mimicking acute appendicitis: A case report

Abstract

This review discusses a 38 year old patient with all the signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis. At surgery a normal appendix and serosanguinous fluid were observed. Further routine exploration disclosed a twisted omentum. This segment was excised. Patient recovered quickly. There is a need for exploration of the abdomen when preoperatively diagnosed acute appendicitis is not found.