Acute Appendicitis with Left Clinical Manifestation
Author Information
Author(s): Aziz Elmadil, Hanan Bouamama, Ramil Mohammed, Khattal Khalid, Abderrahman Afifi, Youssef Bouabdallah
Primary Institution: CHU Hassan II de Fès, Fès, Maroc
Conclusion
The study highlights the rarity of left-sided acute appendicitis due to intestinal malrotation and emphasizes the importance of modern imaging techniques for diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with diffuse abdominal pain and vomiting.
- Imaging revealed a complete common mesentery with multiple mesenteric lymphadenopathies.
- Laparoscopic exploration confirmed the diagnosis of malrotation with acute appendicitis.
- The postoperative course was favorable with a six-month follow-up.
Takeaway
This study talks about a boy who had appendicitis on the left side because of a rare condition where his intestines were not in the right place. Doctors used special scans to find out what was wrong.
Methodology
The diagnosis was confirmed through exploratory laparoscopy and imaging techniques including ultrasound and CT scans.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 15-year-old boy with no significant medical history.
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