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Double Appendix.

Siddharth P Dubhashi1, Usha P Dubhashi1, Harsh Kumar2

  • 1Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.

The Indian Journal of Surgery
|March 25, 2016
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Appendiceal duplication, a rare condition occurring in 0.004% of cases, can cause lower abdominal pain. Awareness of this vermiform appendix anomaly is crucial for accurate diagnosis and surgical planning.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Vermiform appendix duplication is an extremely rare congenital anomaly with an incidence of 0.004%.
  • Most appendiceal anomalies are incidentally discovered in adults during unrelated surgical procedures.
  • The first documented case of appendiceal duplication was reported by Picoli in 1892.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of considering appendiceal duplication in the differential diagnosis of lower abdominal pain.
  • To emphasize the need for surgical awareness regarding potential anatomical variations of the vermiform appendix.
  • To report a case of appendiceal duplication discovered in an adult female presenting with appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on vermiform appendix malformations.
Keywords:
AnomalyAppendiceal duplicationInflammationMedicolegal

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  • Analysis of a case report involving a 24-year-old female with appendicitis and appendiceal duplication.
  • Surgical exploration and intraoperative findings during laparotomy.

    • Main Results:

    • Appendiceal duplication is a rare condition that can mimic typical appendicitis symptoms.
    • Misdiagnosis of appendiceal duplication can lead to severe patient complications and medicolegal issues.
    • The case report details the successful identification of appendiceal duplication during laparotomy for suspected appendicitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Vermiform appendix duplication requires consideration in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain, even post-appendectomy.
    • Surgeons must maintain vigilance for anatomical variations of the appendix and perform thorough cecal inspection during laparotomy.
    • Increased awareness and careful surgical inspection are vital to prevent misdiagnosis and ensure patient safety.