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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Abdominal Pain Diagnostics

Background:

  • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Stump appendicitis is a rare postoperative complication.
  • Diagnosing stump appendicitis can be challenging due to prior appendectomy history.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with right lower quadrant pain and a history of appendectomy.
  • Both patients were diagnosed with stump appendicitis, involving a remnant appendiceal stump.
  • Initial presentation mimicked other causes of abdominal pain.

Findings:

  • A nonoperative management approach using antibiotics was successful for both patients.
  • Patients stabilized and were discharged after antibiotic treatment.
  • Prompt diagnosis and conservative management are feasible.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering stump appendicitis in patients with prior appendectomy presenting with abdominal pain.
  • Emphasizes the need for increased clinical awareness among emergency department diagnosticians and surgical services.
  • Suggests that nonoperative management with antibiotics can be an effective treatment strategy for stump appendicitis.