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Postoperative intussusception after incidental appendicectomy
Y Hamada1, S Fukunaga, K Takada
1Second Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15, Fumizono, Moriguchi City, Osaka 570-8507, Japan.
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Postoperative intussusception of the appendiceal stump is a rare complication following appendicectomy. In this case, an infant
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Appendicectomy is a common surgical procedure.
- Intussusception of the appendiceal stump is a rare postoperative complication.
Observation:
- An infant underwent appendicectomy during a right inguinal herniotomy.
- The infant developed appendiceal stump intussusception two days post-surgery.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed via ultrasonography.
- Spontaneous reduction of the intussusception occurred during anesthesia induction prior to laparoscopic intervention.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare complication of appendicectomy.
- It underscores the importance of considering intussusception in postoperative patients.
- Spontaneous resolution is possible, potentially avoiding surgical intervention.
Abstract:
Postoperative intussusception of the appendiceal stump is a rare complication of appendicectomy. We report an infant who developed an intussusception of the appendiceal stump 2 days following an appendicectomy performed during a right inguinal herniotomy as a day case. The intussusception was diagnosed on ultrasonography and was to be treated laparoscopically, but spontaneous reduction occurred during induction of general anesthesia.