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Appendiceal stump abscess ten years after appendectomy.

C R Harris1

  • 1Emergency Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|July 1, 1989
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A rare appendiceal stump abscess occurred 10 years after appendectomy. This case highlights the importance of considering stump abscesses in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain, even years post-surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Complications are typically expected early post-operatively.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with an appendiceal stump abscess 10 years after a prior appendectomy.
  • The abscess was located at the site of the previous appendiceal stump.

Findings:

  • Appendiceal stump abscesses are rare but can manifest years after appendectomy.
  • Delayed presentation of stump abscesses can mimic other causes of abdominal pain.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need to include appendiceal stump abscess in the differential diagnosis for patients with right lower quadrant pain, irrespective of the time elapsed since appendectomy.

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  • Awareness of this rare complication can lead to timely diagnosis and appropriate management, preventing potential morbidity.