title: Unusual right upper quadrant Stump Appendicitis.
abstract: Stump appendicitis is often not considered in patients with a surgical history of appendectomy. We report an unusual case of right upper quadrant stump appendicitis after previous operation for intussusception with incidental appendectomy. Abdominal computed tomographic scan is more efficient to make an early diagnosis of stump appendicitis to prevent further complications and prolonged hospitalization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
authors.forename: C-T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: S-M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kuo
authors.forename: C-C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: S-W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Jao
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome