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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Foreign body ingestion, such as fishbones, is a rare but serious cause of appendicitis.

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old male presented with abdominal pain.
  • Diagnostic workup, including focused history and imaging, identified a fishbone as the cause of perforated appendicitis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with fishbone-induced perforated appendicitis.
  • Laparoscopic surgery was performed for foreign body removal and appendectomy.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering foreign body ingestion in appendicitis etiology.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a safe and effective treatment for fishbone-induced appendicitis.