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Appendicitis following capsule endoscopy.

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  • 1Department of Emergency, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Department of Emergency, Blacktown Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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A capsule endoscope caused appendicitis in a young woman presenting with abdominal pain. This case highlights an unusual trigger for appendicitis, requiring prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Capsule endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic tool for evaluating gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, typically presenting with acute abdominal pain.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old woman ingested a capsule endoscope and subsequently developed abdominal pain localized to the right iliac fossa.
  • Clinical examination revealed guarding and tenderness, suggestive of an acute abdominal process.

Findings:

  • Pelvic ultrasound identified a tender, non-compressible appendix, consistent with appendicitis.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed, resulting in a good recovery for the patient.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates an atypical presentation of appendicitis secondary to capsule endoscope ingestion.
  • It underscores the importance of considering unusual etiologies in the differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis.