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Prophylactic appendicectomy due to foreign body. Case report

F C Carnevalli1, E Chaib, C H Toniolo

  • 1Digestive Tract Surgery Division, University of São Paulo Medical School.

Arquivos De Gastroenterologia
|July 1, 1994
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A child swallowed a metal necklace that lodged in the cecal appendix. A prophylactic appendicectomy was performed due to the high risk of appendicitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
  • The appendix is a rare but critical location for lodged foreign bodies.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old male with a history of mental illness ingested a metal necklace.
  • The necklace became lodged at the cecal appendix, posing a risk for appendicitis.

Findings:

  • The foreign body was successfully removed via prophylactic appendicectomy.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed no signs of acute appendicitis pre-operatively.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of prompt surgical intervention for ingested foreign bodies in the appendix.

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  • Prophylactic appendicectomy can prevent complications like acute appendicitis in high-risk cases.