Abstract
A rare case of omental torsion secondary to left inguinal hernia is reported. A 33-year-old man was admitted to our hospital complaining of left lower abdominal pain. A diagnosis of incarcerated inguinal hernia was made, because of a left inguinal hernia with expansion and severe pain. During the emergency operation, necrotic omentum, hernia insult, was observed, therefor lower abdominal skin incision was added. The greater omentum was adhered at the hernia porte and was rotated in a 720 °clockwise direction. Resection of the necrotic portion of the omentum and hernioplasty was performed.
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