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Ewen A Griffiths1, Jayaraman Jagadeesan, Tarannum Fasih

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, United Kingdom. eagriffiths@btinternet.com

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A rare case of a double appendix (a bifid appendix) was discovered during emergency surgery. Awareness of this rare appendiceal anomaly is crucial for surgeons to avoid misdiagnosis and potential complications.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Appendiceal anomalies are exceptionally rare, occurring in 0.004% to 0.009% of appendectomy specimens.
  • This report details a case of a bifid appendix identified during an emergency laparotomy.

Observation:

  • A 23-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting.
  • Intraoperative findings revealed a bifid appendix with one segment gangrenous and lacking a mesoappendix, while the other appeared normal.
  • Both appendices originated from a common base in the typical cecal position.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed gangrenous appendicitis in one of the appendiceal segments.
  • The patient experienced an uncomplicated postoperative recovery.

Implications:

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  • Surgeons must be aware of rare appendiceal anatomical variations to prevent missed diagnoses.
  • Failure to identify a double appendix can lead to significant clinical and medico-legal issues.
  • Appendiceal anomalies may be associated with other congenital abnormalities, necessitating thorough examination.