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Epiploic appendicitis: The other appendicitis

Publicated to:Gastroenterologia Y Hepatologia. 31 (2): 98-103 - 2008-02-01 31(2), DOI: 10.1157/13116074

Authors: Rodríguez Gandía MA; Vicente VM; Rivera IG; Fernández MR; Gómez EG

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Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal - Author
Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal; Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal - Author

Abstract

Epiploic appendages are fat-filled, serosa-covered pediculated formations originating in the external wall of the bowel, toward the peritoneal cavity. Torsion of the epiploic appendages produces strangulation and infarction of the pedicle, initially venous and, when prolonged, ischemic, resulting in epiploic appendagitis. The main clinical manifestation is abdominal pain. Diagnosis is established through imaging techniques (ultrasound and computed tomography). Treatment is conservative and the prognosis is excellent.

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Good health and well-being

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Gastroenterologia Y Hepatologia, Q3 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Gastroenterology, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 2.57, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions May 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-05-07, the following number of citations:

  • Scopus: 13
  • Open Alex: 19
  • OpenCitations: 14
Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-05-07:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 19 (PlumX).
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, with a probability of 69% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.