Appendicitis following blunt abdominal trauma.
A young boy presented with history of abdominal trauma. History and initial clinical findings suggested a soft tissue injury. Due to increasing abdominal pain and fever, we proceeded with an exploratory laparotomy with a diagnosis of intra-abdominal injury, at which we found a perforated appendix. Appendicitis following blunt abdominal trauma needs high index of suspicion.
Department of Surgery, Hospital Melaka, Jalan Mufti Haji Khalil, 75400 Melaka.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery