Nonoperative management of a omental infarction: a case report in a child

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2006

Autores

Fragoso AC (Autor) FMUP; Pereira, JM (Autor) Outra; Estevão-Costa J (Autor) FMUP

Revista

Título: Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Vol. 41 Nº 9

Páginas: 1777-1779

ISSN: 0022-3468

Editora: Elsevier

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ID Authenticus: P-004-GX1

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.038

Abstract (EN): Omental infarction is a rare entity in children that is usually diagnosed during surgery for suspected appendicitis. We report the clinical case of an obese boy presenting with abdominal pain and right-sided tenderness without fever, anorexia, or leukocytosis. Abdominal ultrasonography suggested omental infarction, and computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis. Nonoperative management was adopted with rapid and uneventful recovery. Nonoperative treatment of omental infarction is safe and effective; accurate diagnosis is therefore crucial to enable a conservative approach. Suggestive clinical features and diagnostic workup are addressed.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 3