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Fishbone-Induced Appendicitis: A Case Report.

Marouane Harhar¹, Rachid Jabi², Tijani El Harroudi¹

¹Surgical Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Regional Oncology Center, Oujda, MAR.

|June 21, 2021

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Fishbone ingestion can cause appendicitis, a rare but serious complication. This case highlights a successful appendectomy for a fish bone lodged in the appendix, preventing perforation.

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Gastroenterology
Surgical Case Reports

Background:

Fishbone ingestion is a common occurrence, often resulting in asymptomatic passage.
Rarely, ingested fish bones can migrate to the appendix, causing appendicitis or perforation.

Observation:

An 18-year-old woman presented with acute right lower abdominal pain.
Computed tomography revealed acute appendicitis with a 3 cm linear foreign body consistent with a fish bone.

Findings:

The patient underwent an open appendectomy.
A fish bone was successfully removed from the appendix.
No signs of perforation were observed during surgery.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering ingested foreign bodies in the differential diagnosis of appendicitis.

Keywords:

acute appendicitis fishbone

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