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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.
Answered 12/11/2018
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