Torsion of the vermiform appendix: a case report.
This case report describes a rare condition, namely a torsion of the vermiform appendix. Its clinical condition is indistinguishable from acute appendicitis.
Bestman
T J R
TJ
Department of Surgery, O.L.V. Middelares Hospital Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium. tjrbestman@hotmail.com
van Cleemput
M
M
Detournay
G
G
D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D001065:Appendix / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014102:Torsion Abnormality