Coexistence of Acute Appendicitis and Sigmoid Diverticulitis

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in acute diverticulitis cases, attributed to modern lifestyles and improved diagnostic techniques. We present a rare case of concurrent acute appendicitis and diverticulitis in a 35-year-old male who came to the emergency department with abdominal p...

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Published in:Cureus 2023, Vol.15 (10), p.e47642-e47642
Main Authors: Fernandez Trokhimtchouk, Tatiana, Morillo Cox, Álvaro, Flores, Luis F, Reinoso Brito, Daniella, Andrade, Andres
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