Non-operative management of primary omental torsion, a case report and literature review.

Primary omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdomen especially in obese patients with inconsistent history, examination, and laboratory findings. The liberal use of computed tomography in casualties has increased its preoperative diagnosis. Despite the controversy, the non-operative approach should be attempted as a first line of management while the laparoscopic resection should be only considered after failure of non-operative management.

Spontaneous subgaleal hematoma in a patient with sickle cell disease: A case report and literature review.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common hemoglobin disorder with variable clinical manifestations. Spontaneous subgaleal hematoma is rare, with sporadic cases reported in patients with SCD. Most cases resolve with conservative measures.

Erythema Nodosum: A Manifestation of Salmonella Infection.

Erythema nodosum is a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction with an unknown trigger in the majority of cases. It is characterized by the development of erythematous tender nodules on the shins. Septal panniculitis without vasculitis is a characteristic histopathological finding.

Laparoscopic removal of gastric balloon after failure of endoscopic retrieval.

Introduction: Different therapeutic measures have been developed in the treatment of obesity. Gastric balloon is a minimally-invasive modality in obesity treatment, but it is not without a risk of complications.

Presentation Of Case: We present a 44-year-old morbidly obese lady who underwent gastric balloon insertion and refused to remove it at the recommended time.