Primary epiploic appendagitis

Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a seldom reported disease caused by spontaneous torsion of one or more epiploic appendices. The aim of this study is to describe two cases of PEA reviewing the main aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Case report: Case 1) Male patient, 55 years o...

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Main Authors: Carlos Augusto Real Martinez, Rogério Tadeu Palma, Paulo Pedroso Silveira Júnior, Daniela Tiemi Sato, Murilo Rocha Rodrigues, Hermínio Cabral de Resende Júnior, René Crepaldi Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2013-07-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936313000452