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Infarction of an epiploic appendix.

J R Shamblin, C L Payne, M K Soileau

    Southern Medical Journal
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Inflicted appendices epiploicae present a diagnostic challenge due to confusing symptoms. Surgical removal offers a cure for this condition, which can otherwise be fatal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Appendices epiploicae are small, fat-filled pouches attached to the colon.
    • Their infarction, though rare, can mimic other abdominal pathologies.

    Observation:

    • Presents four clinical cases of infarcted appendices epiploicae.
    • Highlights the diagnostic difficulties due to non-specific clinical presentations.
    • Notes frequent delays or missed diagnoses in clinical practice.

    Findings:

    • Surgical excision of the infarcted appendix leads to complete resolution.
    • No recurrence of the condition has been reported post-surgery.
    • The condition carries a potential for mortality, with four deaths documented in existing literature.

    Implications:

    • Emphasizes the importance of considering infarcted appendices epiploicae in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain.
    • Surgical intervention is curative and prevents potentially fatal outcomes.
    • Further research may elucidate optimal diagnostic strategies to reduce delays.

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