Agenesis of the vermiform appendix.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_EFE6CAB649E8
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Agenesis of the vermiform appendix.
Journal
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
Author(s)
Chèvre F., Gillet M., Vuilleumier H.
ISSN
1530-4515
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2000
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
10
Number
2
Pages
110-112
Language
english
Abstract
Agenesis of the vermiform appendix is very rare. The incidence is estimated to be one in 100,000 laparotomies for suspected appendicitis. Several criteria have to be met before the investigator can conclude that the appendix is congenitally absent. This case is reported to bring this entity to the attention of surgeons who may encounter a similar situation during celioscopy. A 29-year-old patient was admitted through the emergency room with the chief complaint of abdominal pain. Acute appendicitis was suspected, and he was accordingly prepared for celioscopy. This report presents a patient with vermiform appendix agenesis diagnosed at celioscopy with concomitant mesenteric lymphadenitis. Agenesis of the vermiform appendix is very rare, and the diagnosis should not be made unless the ileocecal and retrocecal area are thoroughly explored.
Keywords
Abdomen, Acute/surgery, Adult, Appendix/abnormalities, Humans, Male, Mesenteric Lymphadenitis/complications
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Web of science
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18/02/2008 14:08
Last modification date
20/08/2019 17:17
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