- Inflammation of an abdominal appendage
- i.e. Epiploic appendage or omentum
- Typically associated with torsion and infarction
- Can occur in any age group
- Classification:
- Primary
- Secondary to an underlying condition e.g. omental torsion within a hernia
- Clinically:
- Localised pain & tenderness; may mimic appendicitis
- Patient is systemically well
- Sometimes may have N+V
- Investigations: ? USS, ? CT, Laparoscopy
- Management:
- Conservative Mx vs Laparoscopic resection
- Can recur