Mesenteric and omental lymphatic malformations in children: seven-year surgical experience from two centers in China

To compare the clinical characteristics, surgical management and prognosis of mesenteric lymphatic malformations (ML) and omental lymphatic malformations (OL) in children. This retrospective study included 148 ML patients and 53 OL patients who underwent surgical treatment at two centers between January 2016 and December 2022. Details about the patients’ clinical characteristics, cyst characteristics, preoperative complications, surgical methods, and prognosis were retrieved and compared. No significant differences in sex ratio, prenatal diagnosis, or age of diagnosis were noted between ML and OL patients. Vomiting was more common in ML patients than in OL patients (46.6