[Mucocele of the appendix: value of excision by celioscopy].
A mucocele of the appendix was complicated by appendicular volvulus. The CT-scan findings suggested the diagnosis which was confirmed at laparoscopy. This case illustrates the contribution of laparoscopy in diagnosis and treatment of mucoceles of the appendix.
Service de Chirurgie Générale Digestive et Vasculaire, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, Boulogne, Billancourt.
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D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001065:Appendix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009078:Mucocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Mucocèle appendiculaire: intérêt de l'exérèse par coelioscopie.