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Appendiceal Intussusception, Diverticula, and Fecalith Associated With Appendicitis.

Authors :
Nisha Narula
Gibbs, Karen E.
Fanyi Kong
Mukherjee, Indraneil
Source :
American Surgeon. Dec2023, Vol. 89 Issue 12, p6257-6259. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on a case of appendicitis with associated appendiceal intussusception, diverticula, and a fecalith, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and management. Topics include the initial non-operative treatment with antibiotics, subsequent colonoscopy revealing appendiceal intussusception, and the decision for surgery, leading to the discovery of additional findings such as diverticula and chronic appendiceal changes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00031348
Volume :
89
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Surgeon
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174703140
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348221126954