2013
DOI: 10.5505/tjtes.2013.82574
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Torsion of an epiploic appendage of vermiform appendix

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“…AEAA is an even extremely rare form of AEA accounting for only 3% of all AEA cases. Shiryajev et al[14] described a case of AEAA secondary to underlying appendicitis, while Hambury et al[15] described an actual case of torsed EA of the vermiform appendix, which mimicked AA. Surprisingly, the luminal diameter of the EA near the vermiform appendix is usually smaller compared to those around the colon, making them susceptible to the early infarction after the torsion.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…AEAA is an even extremely rare form of AEA accounting for only 3% of all AEA cases. Shiryajev et al[14] described a case of AEAA secondary to underlying appendicitis, while Hambury et al[15] described an actual case of torsed EA of the vermiform appendix, which mimicked AA. Surprisingly, the luminal diameter of the EA near the vermiform appendix is usually smaller compared to those around the colon, making them susceptible to the early infarction after the torsion.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%