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Semra Tutcu Şahin1, Yamaç Erhan, Hasan Aydede
1Avukat Cengiz Gökçek State Hospital, Gaziantep, Turkey. semratutcu@gmail.com
Summary
A rare congenital abnormality, vermiform appendix duplication, can lead to double acute appendicitis. Surgeons should consider this rare condition during abdominal surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Vermiform appendix duplication is a rare congenital anomaly.
- The Modified Cave-Wallbridge classification system categorizes appendix duplication based on anatomical relationships.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old patient presented with acute abdominal pain.
- Laparotomy revealed double acute appendicitis in a duplicated vermiform appendix.
Findings:
- The patient had type B appendix duplication, requiring separate removal of both appendixes.
- Appendectomy, a common surgical procedure, is highlighted in the context of this rare finding.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare congenital anomalies during abdominal surgery.
- Awareness of vermiform appendix duplication can aid in accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical management.
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