A tale of two appendices - an unexpected finding
Anomalies of the appendix are uncommon and are usually discovered incidentally during surgery for appendicitis. We present a rare case of appendiceal duplication, which can have serious consequences if overlooked during an operation.
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Association of Surgeons of South Africa
2013
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0038-23612013000100007 |
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Summary: | Anomalies of the appendix are uncommon and are usually discovered incidentally during surgery for appendicitis. We present a rare case of appendiceal duplication, which can have serious consequences if overlooked during an operation. |
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