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Stump appendicitis.

Chad A Keller1, Rebecca M Dudley1, Elizabeth M Huycke1

  • 1Lehigh Valley Health Network, Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Cedar Crest Boulevard & I-78, Allentown, PA 18103, USA.

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Stump appendicitis, a rare complication after appendectomy, presents with abdominal pain. Early diagnosis and laparoscopic stump appendectomy are crucial for managing this condition and preventing serious outcomes.

Keywords:
Abdominal painAppendectomyStump appendicitis

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Stump appendicitis is an infrequent yet serious complication occurring after an appendectomy.
  • It can be challenging to diagnose, often leading to delayed treatment.

Observation:

  • A 42-year-old male presented with symptoms of right lower abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Computed tomography revealed a fluid-filled structure near appendectomy clips, with a calcified stone, indicative of stump appendicitis with appendicolith.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with stump appendicitis.
  • Laparoscopic stump appendectomy was successfully performed to address the inflammation and appendicolith.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering stump appendicitis in the differential diagnosis for post-appendectomy patients.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is necessary to avoid severe complications associated with stump appendicitis.