Subhepatic Appendicitis: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Ting Joseph YS, Farley Rebecca
Primary Institution: Mater Adult Hospital
Hypothesis
Subhepatic anatomical location of the appendix complicates the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Conclusion
Subhepatic anatomical location of the appendix makes it more difficult to diagnose acute appendicitis at any age, including in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Subhepatic appendicitis is a rarely reported variant of a common surgical emergency.
- Diagnostic difficulty is compounded by old age and multiple comorbidities.
- Abdominal CT is frequently required for diagnostic clarification in atypical cases.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 71-year-old man who had appendicitis in a tricky spot under the liver, making it hard for doctors to figure out what was wrong.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparoscopic appendectomy and adhesiolysis after diagnostic imaging revealed subhepatic appendicitis.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 71-year-old man with multiple medical comorbidities.
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