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A warning: don't be stumped by stump appendicitis.

Cynthia Schreiner1, Charles W Hartin, Sani Z Yamout

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children.
  • A history of appendectomy typically excludes appendicitis from the differential diagnosis for abdominal pain.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with abdominal pain three years post-laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • The patient was diagnosed with stump appendicitis.

Findings:

  • Stump appendicitis is a rare but possible diagnosis in patients with a history of appendectomy.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to stump perforation and increased morbidity.

Implications:

  • Emergency physicians should consider stump appendicitis in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in children with prior appendectomy.
  • Increased awareness can facilitate timely diagnosis and management, reducing complications.