Torsión de apendices epiploicos. Abordaje laparoscópico / Torque epiploic appendices. Laparoscopic approach

ABSTRACT

Epiploicae appendices can be a source of diverse pathological processes and itsdiagnosis is frequently done during an acute abdomen laparotomy. The use oflaparoscopy represents a method that allows a precise diagnosis and an effective treatment of this pathology as well. Thefollowing text describes the laparoscopic way to handle two cases of epiploic appendix torsion.