Stump Appendicitis: A Challenging Diagnosis
Abstract Appendicitis of the appendicular stump is a rare surgical complication characterized by inflammation of the residual appendix. A past history of appendectomy and abdominal pain with nonspecific characteristics are frequent causes of delayed diagnosis, which may be associated with serious complications, namely, intra-abdominal abscesses, perforations, peritonitis and septic shock. Computed tomography (CT) plays a central role in timely diagnosis and in reducing the morbidity and mortality of this condition. Thus, we present the case of a 35-year-old man who underwent appendectomy 8 months before, who presented at the emergency department with a 12-hour abdominal pain and the CT was essential for the diagnosis and treatment.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Radiologia e Medicina Nuclear
2023
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2183-13512023000100043 |
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