Inversion appendectomy acting as a lead point for intussusception.
A case of ileocecal intussusception following inversion appendectomy during a Ladd's procedure for malrotation is presented. In this case, the inverted ischemic appendiceal remnant was presumed to have acted as the leadpoint for the intussusception. The advantages and complications of inversion appendectomy, along with technical considerations are discussed.
Arora
Amit
A
Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA. aarora1@neoucom.edu
Caniano
Donna A
DA
Hammond
Sue
S
Besner
Gail E
GE
D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*