## Abstract We report a case of omental cyst in an 11βmonthβold infant. The cyst occupied nearly the whole abdomen and mimicked massive ascites on sonography. The correct preoperative diagnosis was achieved through the use of CT, and partial torsion of a huge omental cyst was found at surgery. The
Laparoscopic resection of a giant omental cyst
β Scribed by K. C. Conlon; E. C. Dougherty; D. S. Klimstra
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1995
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 485 KB
- Volume
- 9
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0930-2794
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β¦ Synopsis
Omental and mesenteric cysts are uncommon, requiring surgical intervention when symptomatic. A report of a giant primary omental cyst successfully treated utilizing minimal-access surgical techniques is presented. The laparoscopic approach allowed complete, intact excision of the cyst, while decreasing operative morbidity and hospital stay.
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