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The 'absent' appendix.

M Rolff1, L V Jepsen, J Hoffmann

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hørsholm Hospital, Denmark.

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
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The appendix may be absent during surgery for appendicitis. This guide discusses causes and management strategies for this rare surgical finding.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Laparoscopic and open appendectomies are standard procedures.

Observation:

  • A surgical case where the appendix was unexpectedly absent during an operation for suspected appendicitis.

Findings:

  • Exploration of potential causes for appendiceal absence, including congenital agenesis and prior spontaneous resolution.
  • Discussion of diagnostic challenges and differential diagnoses.

Implications:

  • Provides a framework for managing patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of appendicitis but lacking an appendix.
  • Highlights the importance of thorough pre-operative assessment and intra-operative exploration.