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Appendicitis

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Caudal-to-cranial Approach in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy with Complete Mesocolon Excision and D3 Lymph Node Dissection

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Hematocele after laparoscopic appendectomy.

Sushant Chaudhary¹, Jasneet Singh Bhullar, Gokulakrishna Subhas

¹Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI 48075, USA. sushant107mamc@yahoo.co.in

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

|March 15, 2013

Summary

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A rare hematocele complication occurred after laparoscopic appendectomy. This case highlights an unusual scrotal swelling following the common surgical procedure for appendicitis.

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Area of Science:

General Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

Laparoscopic appendectomy is a frequently performed surgical procedure.
Acute appendicitis is a common indication for appendectomy.

Observation:

A 48-year-old male developed right scrotal swelling and discomfort 11 days post-laparoscopic appendectomy.
The patient had no prior history of scrotal swelling or inguinal hernia before the surgery.

Findings:

The study reports a rare case of hematocele as a complication following laparoscopic appendectomy.
This complication manifested as scrotal swelling and discomfort in the absence of pre-existing conditions.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering rare complications after common laparoscopic procedures.
Awareness of such unusual sequelae can aid in prompt diagnosis and management.
Further investigation may be warranted to understand the mechanisms behind this specific complication.