Question 1

what is done in a surgery for epiploic appendagitis?

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Simple removal: The affected epiploic appendices is removed. It's just a twisted piece of fat that normally lies along the bowel. It can be misinterpreted as appendicitis or even cholecystitis. I do this laparoscopically as an outpatient , BUT if the pain is tolerable the piece of fat will resorb as it dies. More common than you might imagine; I see one every year or two. Good luck.

Question 2

what exactly is done in a surgery for epiploic appendagitis?

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Not surgical: Epiploic appendices are small, fat-filled sacs or finger-like projections along the surface of the upper and lower colon and rectum. They may become acutely inflamed as a result of torsion (twisting) or venous thrombosis. Epiploic appendagitis can cause severe pain and discomfort. Is self-limiting, and is generally treated with an anti-inflammatory and a moderate to severe pain medication.

Question 3

need a simple explaination for this. what is done in a surgery for epiploic appendagitis?

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Removal : The simple answer is that the inflamed epiploic appendage is removed.

Question 4

i have epiploic appendagitis and do you need to be on anabiotics for this to resolve the issue ive had it now for for five days and it seems only a little bit better? i want to know does one have to be on meds, and just got over diverticulitis?

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: Epiploic appendagitis is not treated with antibiotics, usually it requires only anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen. of course we are assuming this is the correct diagnosis as it can be easily differentiated from diverticulitis on a CT. It takes a few days to resolve. It can be present at the same time with diverticulitis which requires antibiotics. If pain is persistent reevaluation is needed.

Question 5

can you clarify what epiploic appendagitis really is?

Accepted Answer

Twisted Fat on Colon: Epiploic appendices are teardrop shaped pieces of fat that everyone has attached to the outer wall of their large intestine. They can twist on themselves, leading to inflammation and pain in the abdomen. This is a benign and self-limiting problem that requires no treatment, however, it can be mistaken for other more serious problems, especially appendicitis when the pain is in the right-lower area.

Question 6

what is the recommended diet for epiploic appendagitis?

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Not diet related: Epiploic appendagitis is inflammation of the fatty tissue hanging off the colon in the region of the appendix, and is not diet related per se.  High fiber diet with copious fluids to keep stools soft is always recommended.

Question 7

can an epiploic appendagitis come back?

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Yes: We're still unsure what causes it but one theory is that the fat appendage on the colon gets twisted which cuts off its blood supply. This can certainly recur but it's rare in the first instance and there isn't an increased risk for a second occurrence.

Question 8

what causes epiploic appendagitis?

Accepted Answer

ASimpleTwist Of Fate: Epiploic appendeges are teardrop-shaped pieces of fat that are normally attached to the colon. Serendipitously, one can twist & cutoff it's blood supply, causing pain.  Fortunately, this causes no further problems however this can be mistaken for other diseases like appendicitis or diverticulitis. Prior to ct, we often found this out in surgery; nowadays, this is often avoided.

Question 9

epiploic appendagitis? whats that?

Accepted Answer

The great pretender!: Epiploic appendices are tear-drop shaped projections of fat that are attached to the outer wall of the large intestine. They have a propensity to twist, which may cut-off its blood supply and cause acute pain.This is a self-limiting condition that does not require any treatment. When this occurs on the right side, it is often mistaken for appendicitis, unless a skilled radiologist finds this on ct.

Question 10

what is epiploic appendagitis like?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained pain: The fingerlike fatty appendages can sometimes twist on themselves and constrict the blood supply.  when this happens, one feels very localized pain until the distal portion dies off.  They usually require no surgery unless they are mistaken for something else, when they can easily be amputated to make the pain better faster.  But surgery is usually not necessary

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