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Fishbone-induced perforated appendicitis.

Authors :
Bababekov YJ
Stanelle EJ
Abujudeh HH
Kaafarani HM
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2015 May 20; Vol. 2015. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 May 20.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

We review the literature and describe a case of fishbone-induced appendicitis. A 63-year-old man presented with abdominal pain. Work up including a focused history and imaging revealed fishbone-induced perforated appendicitis. The patient was managed safely and successfully with laparoscopic removal of the foreign body and appendectomy.<br /> (2015 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.)

Subjects

Subjects :
Abdominal Pain etiology
Appendectomy
Appendicitis surgery
Bone and Bones
Diagnosis, Differential
Foreign Bodies surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
Appendicitis etiology
Foreign Bodies complications
Seafood adverse effects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
2015
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25994432
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2015-209562
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