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AVery Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Appendicocutaneous Fistula.

Authors :
Bulus, Hakan
Ergül, Bilal
Morkavuk, Bariş
Yavuz, Alper
Akkoca, Muzaffer
Yildiz, Mustafa
Köklü, Seyfettin
Source :
American Surgeon. May2012, Vol. 78 Issue 5, pE253-E254. 2p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article describes the case of a 24-year-old woman who was diagnosed with appendicocutaneous fistula due to appendicitis. Her symptoms included nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Information on the results of her physical and laboratory examinations is provided. Plastron appendicitis was detected via abdominal computerized tomography (CT). She also developed an increase in leukocyte count and abdominal mass during her hospital stay. She underwent appendectomy and resection of the fistula.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00031348
Volume :
78
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Surgeon
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
75243872
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/000313481207800504