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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Postpartum infections are typically attributed to pregnancy or delivery complications.
  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency during pregnancy but rarely reported postpartum.

Observation:

  • Two cases of postpartum appendicitis are presented, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
  • Initial diagnoses were puerperal sepsis and enteric fever, delaying appendicitis recognition.

Findings:

  • Appendicular pathology was incidentally discovered during laparotomy in both cases.
  • Delayed diagnosis led to complications and prolonged treatment.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider appendicitis in postpartum patients presenting with non-specific symptoms or atypical sepsis.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach involving obstetricians and surgeons is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of postpartum appendicitis.