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A bullet in the appendix

J Meyer, S Abuabara, J Barrett

    The Journal of Trauma
    |May 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Foreign bodies in the appendix, though rare, can cause appendicitis and require surgery. Appendectomy is advised for symptomatic cases, pointed objects, or incidental findings during other abdominal surgeries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract are uncommon.
    • Appendiceal foreign bodies can lead to significant morbidity.
    • Traumatic intestinal penetration presents a unique challenge for foreign body localization.

    Observation:

    • A case report details a foreign body penetrating the intestine and lodging in the appendix.
    • The foreign body's presence mimicked typical acute appendicitis symptoms.
    • Diagnosis was confirmed intraoperatively.

    Findings:

    • Foreign bodies within the appendix are rare but can cause acute appendicitis.
    • Complications include perforation and abscess formation.
    • Surgical intervention, specifically appendectomy, is often necessary.

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    Implications:

    • Appendectomy is recommended for symptomatic foreign bodies in the appendix.
    • Patients with retained pointed foreign bodies require appendectomy due to perforation risk.
    • Incidental appendiceal foreign bodies found during other surgeries warrant consideration for removal.