Recurrent appendicitis following laparoscopic appendectomy. Report of a case.
A case report of recurrent appendicitis two months after a laparoscopic appendectomy is presented. This complication may become more common if a long appendiceal stump is not recognized and resected during laparoscopic appendectomy.
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts, Worcester 01605.
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DA
Devereaux
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JP
McDermott
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PF
Caushaj
D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors