Omental torsion, a rare acute abdominal syndrome: A case report: Omental torsion

Tutkun Talih; Umut Sercan Eser; Kamile Eser; Gamze Talih

doi:10.28982/josam.8135

Authors

Tutkun Talih Department of General Surgery, Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3999-6733
Umut Sercan Eser Department of General Surgery, Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8140-9892
Kamile Eser Department of Internal Medicine, Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2588-6229
Gamze Talih Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4743-9734

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.8135

Keywords:

case report, omental torsion, abdominal pain

Abstract

We aimed to present a case of omental torsion, a very rare cause of acute abdomen. The patient, presenting to the emergency clinic with fever, nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain, underwent immediate surgery due to a suspicion of omental torsion based on the physical examination and computed tomography (CT) scan results. It was observed during the nighttime emergency laparotomy for this patient that the omentum was torsioned, interrupting the blood supply to the distal part. This disrupted area was excised using a sealer/divider device. Although rare, omental torsion should be considered in instances of acute abdomen.

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