Pediatric chronic appendicitis without surgical resection: A case study of endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy
1Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Introduction And Importance:
Chronic appendicitis in pediatric patients is rare and challenging to diagnose, typically leading to surgical resection. However, Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy (ERAT) offers a minimally invasive alternative that preserves the appendix, maintaining its immune and digestive functions.
Case Presentation:
A 13-year-old boy with a year-long history of worsening abdominal pain underwent ERAT. The procedure provided symptom relief and preserved the appendix.
Clinical Discussion:
ERAT successfully treated the appendicitis while preserving the appendix, which plays crucial immune and digestive roles, especially in children.
Conclusion:
ERAT is a promising, non-surgical alternative for chronic appendicitis in pediatric patients, warranting further study.
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