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Omental infarction in the postpartum period: a case report and a review of the literature

Authors: Michael Tachezy, Rainer Grotelüschen, Florian Gebauer, Andreas H Marx, Jakob R Izbicki, Jussuf T Kaifi

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Introduction

Omental infarction is a rare and often misdiagnosed clinical event with unspecific symptoms. It affects predominantly young and middle aged women.

Case presentation

This is a case report of a 26-year-old Caucasian woman with spontaneous omental infarction two weeks after normal vaginal delivery.

Conclusion

Omental infarction is a differential diagnosis in the postpartum acute abdomen. As some cases of omental infarction, which are caused by torsion, can be adequately diagnosed via computed tomography, a conservative treatment strategy for patients without complications should be considered in order to avoid any unnecessary surgical intervention.

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Title: Omental infarction in the postpartum period: a case report and a review of the literature
Authors: Michael Tachezy
Rainer Grotelüschen
Florian Gebauer
Andreas H Marx
Jakob R Izbicki
Jussuf T Kaifi
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-368

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Omental infarction in the postpartum period: a case report and a review of the literature

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Conclusion

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