Torsion of vermiform appendix with fecalith: a case report
2008
Torsion of the Vermiform Appendix with Fecalith: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Wani Imtiaz, Kitagawa Maki, Rather Mudasir, Singh Jang, Bhat Gulam, Nazir Mir
Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, S.M.H.S Hospital, Srinagar, India
Hypothesis
Torsion of the vermiform appendix may be associated with the presence of fecalith.
Conclusion
This case is the oldest one among the patients with appendiceal torsion reported to literature.
Supporting Evidence
- Torsion of the vermiform appendix is a rare disorder.
- The appendix was twisted 540 degrees in an anti-clockwise direction.
- Histological examination revealed mild inflammation and necrosis.
Takeaway
A 76-year-old man had a twisted appendix that caused severe stomach pain, and doctors found a blockage inside it.
Methodology
The case involved a laparotomy and histological examination of the appendix.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report.
Participant Demographics
76-year-old male.
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