Scrotal abscess after a perforated appendicitis

Abstract Although perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients can result in a diverse array of complications, scrotal abscess is a rarely documented phenomenon. We present a case of acute scrotum after laparoscopic appendectomy. A retrospective review of prior literature on scrotal abscess seconda...

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Published inJournal of surgical case reports Vol. 2020; no. 4; p. rjaa058
Main Authors Keyes, Jonathan, Casas-Melley, Adela T, Liu, Cherry, Epelman, Monica S, Ellsworth, Pamela I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Oxford University Press 01.04.2020
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Summary:Abstract Although perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients can result in a diverse array of complications, scrotal abscess is a rarely documented phenomenon. We present a case of acute scrotum after laparoscopic appendectomy. A retrospective review of prior literature on scrotal abscess secondary to perforated appendicitis was performed via PubMed to review the clinical presentation, etiology, type of treatment and outcome of pediatric patients. Patients without a patent processus vaginalis still require vigilant follow-up postoperatively to ensure timely intervention if scrotal pain develops during recovery.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjaa058