Pathologic findings in acute appendicitis: a prospective study of 73 variables

This study has been carried out on 70 patients who were admitted to Sina Hospital emergency department with a clinical diagnosis of acute abdominal pain and underewent appendectomy. 70 pathologic specimens [appendices] were studied macroscopically and microscopically; 46 cases were consequently diagnosed as appendicitis and 24 as non-appendicitis. All 70 specimens were examined carefully for the existence or measurement of the 73 variables

Primary torsion and idiopathic segmental infarction of omentum

Torsion and infarction of the greater omentum are two rare clinical situations which present as an acute abdomen. Nevertheless, knowledge concerning these. two problems can help the surgeon in proper diagnosis and treatment. Since the first report on primary torsion by Eitel in 1899, a few hundred more have been reported and some collective reviews published to date. In this study we will present a complete review concerning the history, classification, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of these disorders. In addition, we will report seven cases, four of whom developed primary torsion and the other three idiopathic segmental infarction of the omentum