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Stump appendicitis: case report and review.

Brian P Watkins1, Shanu N Kothari, Jeffrey Landercasper

  • 1Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601, USA.

Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
|October 9, 2004
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Stump appendicitis, inflammation of the remaining appendix after surgery, is an underreported condition. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, and avoiding a long appendiceal stump may prevent its occurrence.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Previous appendectomy is generally considered to preclude future appendicitis.

Observation:

  • Stump appendicitis, inflammation of the residual appendiceal stump, is a recognized complication following appendectomy.
  • This condition is often overlooked in patients presenting with right lower quadrant pain and a history of appendectomy, leading to diagnostic delays.

Findings:

  • A review of the world literature identified 29 reported cases of stump appendicitis.
  • This entity can occur irrespective of the surgical approach, including both laparoscopic and open appendectomy.

Implications:

  • Stump appendicitis is likely underreported and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain post-appendectomy.

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  • Minimizing the length of the appendiceal stump during initial appendectomy is suggested as a preventive measure.