Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Schnedl, WJ; Krause, R; Tafeit, E; Tillich, M; Lipp, RW; Wallner-Liebmann, SJ.
Insights into epiploic appendagitis.
Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2011; 8(1):45-49
Doi: 10.1038/nrgastro.2010.189
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- Schnedl Wolfgang
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Holasek Sandra Johanna
- Krause Robert
- Lipp Rainer
- Tafeit Erwin
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- Abstract:
- Epiploic appendagitis is a rare cause of abdominal pain. Diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis, although infrequent, is easily made with CT or ultrasonography in experienced hands. As reported in the literature, most patients with primary epiploic appendagitis are treated conservatively without surgery, with or without anti-inflammatory drugs. A small number of patients are treated with antibiotics and some patients require surgical intervention to ensure therapeutic success. Symptoms of primary epiploic appendagitis usually resolve with or without treatment within a few days. A correct diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis with imaging procedures enables conservative and successful outpatient management of the condition and avoids unnecessary surgical intervention and associated additional health-care costs. Gastroenterologists and all medical personnel should be aware of this rare disease, which mimics many other intra-abdominal acute and subacute conditions, such as diverticulitis, cholecystitis and appendicitis. This article reviews epiploic appendagitis and includes discussion of clinical findings, pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapeutic possibilities.
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