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Stump appendicitis: a surgeon's dilemma.

Kurt E Roberts1, Lee F Starker, Andrew J Duffy

  • 1Department of Surgery, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510, USA. kurt.roberts@yale.edu

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Stump appendicitis, recurrent inflammation after partial appendectomy, requires surgeon awareness. Laparoscopic completion appendectomy guided by CT scans is recommended for optimal outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Stump appendicitis is recurrent inflammation of the appendix remnant post-appendectomy.
  • Literature review identified 48 reported cases of stump appendicitis.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review identified 3 patients diagnosed with stump appendicitis.
  • Diagnosis occurred 2 months to 20 years after initial appendectomy.
  • Patients underwent laparoscopic or open completion appendectomy.

Findings:

  • All patients diagnosed with stump appendicitis recovered well.
  • CT scans provide detailed visualization of the appendiceal remnant.
  • Complete removal of the appendiceal base minimizes stump appendicitis risk.

Implications:

  • Heightened surgeon awareness of stump appendicitis is crucial.
  • Laparoscopic completion appendectomy, guided by CT findings, is proposed for stump appendicitis cases.
  • Minimizing the appendiceal stump during initial surgery reduces recurrence risk.