Surgical Management of a Retained Appendicolith Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy.
| Autor: | Tran M; General Surgery, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, USA., Najjar D; General Surgery, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, USA., Popovich J; General Surgery, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Feb 06; Vol. 15 (2), pp. e34701. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 06 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.34701 |
| Abstrakt: | Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies, and surgical intervention remains the gold standard for curative treatment. Although laparoscopic appendectomy is associated with less pain, shorter hospital stays, and earlier mobilization, it is also more frequently complicated by postoperative abscesses. Retained appendicoliths are a rare complication that can serve as a nidus for repeated infections. Laparoscopic removal of the stone can provide definitive source control and reduce repeated hospital admissions. There are many surgical approaches for retrieval and this case, in particular, describes a laparoscopic hand-assisted approach while simultaneously using an interventional radiologic drain to assist with localization. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Tran et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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