Stump appendicitis. A case report

Highlights • Stump appendicitis (SA) is a rare, but noteworthy, diagnosis that warrants early detection. • Delay in the diagnosis of SA may result in serious complications like stump gangrene, perforation and peritonitis. • More research is needed to identify strategies to prevent SA. • We underline...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016-01, Vol.20, p.21-23
Main Authors: Geraci, Girolamo, Di Carlo, Giovanni, Cudia, Bianca, Modica, Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Computed tomography
Endoscopic feature
Stump appendicitis
Surgery
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Summary:Highlights • Stump appendicitis (SA) is a rare, but noteworthy, diagnosis that warrants early detection. • Delay in the diagnosis of SA may result in serious complications like stump gangrene, perforation and peritonitis. • More research is needed to identify strategies to prevent SA. • We underline the emergent role of lower endoscopy to clarify diagnosis resolve the symptoms. • Surgeons need to have a heightened awareness of the possibility of SA.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.12.049