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Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis Caused by a Fish Bone: A Case Report
Michinari Suzuki1, Hiroshi Kondou1
1Surgical Gastroenterology, Shunan City Shinnanyo Hospital, Shunan, JPN.
Cureus
|April 18, 2025
Summary
A rare case of perforated appendicitis caused by a fish bone in a 76-year-old male highlights the importance of considering foreign body ingestion. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Foreign body ingestion is common, but gastrointestinal perforation is a rare complication.
- Appendiceal perforation due to foreign bodies, particularly fish bones, is exceptionally rare and diagnostically challenging.
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