The European journal of surgery = Acta chirurgica
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Epiploic appendagitis and omental infarction are benign self-limiting disorders. They are uncommon, though more common than is generally assumed. In both diseases the main clinical symptom is non-specific focal abdominal pain, with a normal or moderately raised white blood cell count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. ⋯ This may result in an unnecessary laparotomy. Ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) show characteristic features in most patients, allowing a secure non-operative diagnosis. Patients correctly diagnosed can avoid an operation or costly observation in hospital.
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Comparative Study
Experimental use of the obturator internus muscle as a functioning pelvic floor muscle in dogs.
To investigate the possibility of using the obturator internus muscle instead of the levator ani as a pelvic floor muscle. ⋯ These results suggest that the obturator internus might be suitable both anatomically and physiologically to replace the levator ani. However, before it can be suggested as a treatment for levator dysfunction syndrome further experimental studies are necessary.