Abstract
The authors report three cases of acute epiploitis diagnosed intraoperatively and discuss the etiopathogenetic hypotheses. They suggest a relationship between acute epiploitis and mesenteric lymphadenitis, as well as their common origin.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Aged
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Cefotaxime / therapeutic use
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Inflammation
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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis / diagnosis
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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis / pathology
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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis / surgery*
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Omentum* / pathology
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Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis
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Peritoneal Diseases / pathology
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Peritoneal Diseases / surgery
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Premedication