Anomalous implantation of the appendiceal base: a clinical case

The authors report a case of anomalous implantation of the base of the appendix, observed in a 8-year-old boy, arising from the anterior wall of ascending colon at 15 cm from the ileo-cecal valve. After a brief review of the most frequent congenital anomalies of the appendix and the few cases of ano...

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Published inAnnali italiani di chirurgia Vol. 71; no. 1; p. 151
Main Authors Scanavacca, F, Bresadola, V, Cedolini, C, Baracchini, E, Intini, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published Italy 01.01.2000
Subjects
Acute Disease
Appendectomy
Appendicitis - diagnosis
Appendicitis - surgery
Appendix - abnormalities
Child
Humans
Male
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Summary:The authors report a case of anomalous implantation of the base of the appendix, observed in a 8-year-old boy, arising from the anterior wall of ascending colon at 15 cm from the ileo-cecal valve. After a brief review of the most frequent congenital anomalies of the appendix and the few cases of anomalous implantation described in international literature, the authors emphasize the importance of an accurate exploration and mobilization of the ascending colon to reduce the risk of diagnostic and therapeutic mistakes, also related to the small incision of McBurney, usually made for the routine laparotomic appendectomy.
ISSN:0003-469X