Gastroenterology Research, ISSN 1918-2805 print, 1918-2813 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 2, Number 4, August 2009, pages 220-223


Clinical Characteristics of Torsion of the Omentum

Tables

Table 1. Signs and symptoms of patients with torsion of the omentum
 
Signs and symptoms of patients with torsion of the omentumn= 11%
Constipation327.27
Malaise327.27
Fever (> 38.2 °C)436.36
Vomiting436.36
March impairment436.36
Abdominal distention654.54
Pain11100

 

Table 2. Clinical Characteristics of patients with torsion of the omentum
 
nSexAge (Years)BMIPrevious SurgeryDuration (Days)Location of painCause of lesion
BMI= body mass index, RLQ= right lower quadrant, RUQ= right upper quadrant, X= none, CCC= chronic calculous cholecystitis, TROC= twisted right ovarian cyst.
1F2028.84Caesarian6RLQX
2F3332.02None4RLQX
3F5829.74Appendect.2RUQCCC
4M2630.22None12RLQX
5F3230.26None8RLQTROC
6M4129.49Appendect.5RLQX
7F3331.98None9RLQX
8F2323.33None12RLQX
9F4130.85Appendect2RLQX
10M3632.81None5RLQX
11M2830.47Appendect7RLQX