Diverticulosis of the appendix.
Diverticulosis of the appendix is rarely reported. Two cases with this condition, including a unique example of appendiceal diverticulosis presenting at herniorrhaphy, are described. The aetiology of the condition and factors involved in incidental appendicectomy are considered.
Sharp
J F
JF
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
Nicholson
M L
ML
Fossard
D P
DP
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male