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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2006; 12(33): 5401-5403
Published online Sep 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i33.5401
Published online Sep 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i33.5401
Stump appendicitis is a rare delayed complication of appendectomy: A case report
Mehmet Uludag, Second Department of General Surgery, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
Adnan Isgor, Golden Horn University, Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey
Muzaffer Basak, Department of Radiology, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
Correspondence to: Mehmet Uludag, Atakent Mah. 3. Etap, Blok: D21/1, D:1, Kucukcekmece, Istanbul 34303, Turkey. drmuludag@hotmail.com
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Received: May 7, 2006
Revised: May 8, 2006
Accepted: May 22, 2006
Published online: September 7, 2006
Revised: May 8, 2006
Accepted: May 22, 2006
Published online: September 7, 2006
Abstract
Stump appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the residual appendix and one of the rare complications after appendectomy. Paying attention to the possibility of stump appendicitis in patients with right lower abdominal pain after appendectomy can prevent the delay of diagnosis and treatment. In patients with stump appendicitis, CT scan not only assists in making an accurate preoperative diagnosis but also excludes other etiologies. We report a 47-year old man with preoperatively diagnosed stump appendicitis by CT, who underwent an open appendectomy 20 years ago.
Keywords: Stump appendicitis; Delayed complication; Preoperative diagnosis; Computed tomography; Incomplete appendectomy