Torsion of the epiploic appendages of the colon
Torsión de los apéndices epiploicos del colon
Resumen:
The paper presents three observations of intra-abdominal torsion of the epiploic appendices of the colon. Based on their eperience and its comparison with literature, the authors analyze the different aspects which are of in. terest to the surgeon. The difficulties of establishing a positive diagnosis are described, stressing, however, that the essential point is to have it in mind so that it can be recognized during the operatory exploration. Among the complications it presents, the authors stress the importance of obstructiveprocesses of the intestine, for they can generate the adherences and the secondary fibrous organization of epiploic appendices. The papers describe one observation ofocclusion due to torsion of the right colon, determined by this mechanism.
Se presentan tres observaciones de torsión intraabdominal de los apéndices epiploicos del colon. Basándose en la experiencia recogida y en su confrontamiento con la literatura, los autores analizan- los diferentes aspectos de interés que el conocimiento del tema ofrece · al cirujano. Se señalan las dificultades del diagnóstico positivo, pero enfatizándose que lo esencial radica en tener presente a esta entidad para reconocerla durante la exploración operatoria. Entre las complicaciones de la afección, se destaca la importancia de los procesos oclusivos intestinales que pueden generar las adherencias y la organización fibrosa secundaria de los apéndices epiploicos. Se describe una observación de oclusión por báscula del colon derecho, determinada por este mecanismo.
2020 | |
abdomen agudo tratamiento cirugía acute abdomen treatment surgery |
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Sociedad de Cirugía del Uruguay | |
Revista Cirugía del Uruguay | |
https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/2003 | |
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Sumario: | The paper presents three observations of intra-abdominal torsion of the epiploic appendices of the colon. Based on their eperience and its comparison with literature, the authors analyze the different aspects which are of in. terest to the surgeon. The difficulties of establishing a positive diagnosis are described, stressing, however, that the essential point is to have it in mind so that it can be recognized during the operatory exploration. Among the complications it presents, the authors stress the importance of obstructiveprocesses of the intestine, for they can generate the adherences and the secondary fibrous organization of epiploic appendices. The papers describe one observation ofocclusion due to torsion of the right colon, determined by this mechanism. |
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