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Double acute appendicitis in appendical duplication.

Authors :
Tutcu Şahin S
Erhan Y
Aydede H
Source :
Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES [Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg] 2013 Jan; Vol. 19 (1), pp. 83-5.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Duplication of the vermiform appendix is a rare congenital abnormality and usually found incidentally during laparotomy. The Modified Cave-Wallbridge classification is used to describe the location of the appendixes in relation to each other and to the cecum as well as the extent of the duplication. We report a 45-year-old patient who underwent laparotomy for acute abdominal pain. The operative finding was double acute appendicitis in appendical duplication. The appendixes were removed separately, as it was type B duplication. Since appendectomy is the most common abdominal operation, all surgeons should keep this rare clinical entity in mind.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1307-7945
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23588988
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5505/tjtes.2013.80557