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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Colonoscopy is a widely used diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for examining the colon.
  • While generally safe, colonoscopy carries a risk of rare complications that require awareness.
  • Acute appendicitis is an uncommon post-colonoscopy complication that can mimic other issues.

Observation:

  • A 33-year-old male presented with appendicitis two weeks after an uneventful colonoscopy.
  • This delayed presentation of appendicitis following colonoscopy is unusual and not previously documented.
  • The patient experienced right-sided lower abdominal pain, prompting diagnostic evaluation.

Findings:

  • The case highlights appendicitis as a rare, delayed side effect of colonoscopy.
  • Early recognition of appendicitis is essential for timely and effective management.
  • Differential diagnosis for post-colonoscopy abdominal pain should include acute appendicitis.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider appendicitis in patients presenting with abdominal pain after colonoscopy.
  • Awareness of rare complications like delayed appendicitis improves patient outcomes.
  • This case expands the understanding of potential colonoscopy-related adverse events.