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["Recurrent appendicitis" 19 years after perityphlitic abscess].

C Helbling1, F Fasolini, R Schlumpf

  • 1Klinik für Allgemeine Chirurgie, Kantonsspital Aarau.

Swiss Surgery = Schweizer Chirurgie = Chirurgie Suisse = Chirurgia Svizzera
|March 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

A patient with a history of appendiceal abscess experienced recurrent pain due to a pericoecal mass. Surgical intervention led to ileocecal resection and a revised treatment approach for appendiceal abscess and mass management.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Appendiceal abscess and mass are common surgical emergencies.
  • Delayed or inadequate treatment can lead to complications.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with acute lower right quadrant pain 19 years after an operation for appendiceal abscess.
  • Imaging revealed a pericoecal mass; emergency laparotomy identified inflammation and partial cecal necrosis.

Findings:

  • Ileocecal resection and drainage were performed for the inflammatory process and necrosis.
  • Literature review on appendiceal abscess and mass treatment was conducted.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation and management of appendiceal abscess and mass.

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  • The findings informed a revised treatment concept for these conditions.