title: Removal of retained lead shot through laparoscopic appendectomy.
abstract: We describe a patient presenting with lead shot in his appendix. A plain radiograph of his lumbar spine was performed for back pain, and an incidental finding of lead shot retained within the appendix was seen. Lead shot in the appendix is associated with appendicitis, and 2 cases have been reported of lead intoxication. We suggest that an elective laparoscopic appendectomy should be offered to patients as a possible management option.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom. parma@glenlib.zzn.com
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Sian
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lloyd
mesh_terms: D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001065:Appendix; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007854:Lead; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D007854:Lead