Stump appendicitis. A diagnostic dilemma.
A case of stump appendicitis in a 41-year-old man is presented. Initial appendicectomy for suppurative appendicitis had been performed 14 months earlier. An ultrasound scan suggested the diagnosis of stump appendicitis despite the hindsight of previous appendicectomy. A literature review on the subject is provided. Stump appendicitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent lower abdominal symptoms any time following initial appendicectomy. Knowledge of a difficult approach at initial surgery may raise the level of suspicion.
Trafford General Hospital, Manchester, UK. aldabbaghakr@hotmail.com
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Haboubi
D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002432:Cecum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D014463:Ultrasonography