Enterobius vermicularis infestation of the appendix and management at the time of laparoscopic appendicectomy: Case series and literature review
| Autor: | T.Y. Tang, Shelley A. Harris, S. Nachimuthu, A.M. Harris, E.D. Courtney, A.V. Ariyarathenam |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Předmět: |
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medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent medicine.medical_treatment Pinworms Suction Appendix medicine.disease_cause Laparoscopic appendicectomy Diagnosis Differential Intraoperative Period Young Adult Diathermy Infestation parasitic diseases Enterobius vermicularis medicine Animals Appendectomy Humans Enterobius Laparoscopy Child Retrospective Studies Vermiform medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Enterobiasis General Medicine medicine.disease Appendicitis Surgery medicine.anatomical_structure Treatment Outcome Female business Follow-Up Studies |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Surgery. (6):466-469 |
| ISSN: | 1743-9191 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijsu.2010.06.007 |
| Popis: | Introduction Enterobius vermicularis infestation of the vermiform appendix can mimic appendicitis. In these cases, laparoscopic appendicectomy runs a risk of contamination of the peritoneal cavity with worms. We reviewed our practice to suggest changes that will reduce the release of worms and propose methods to use in case contamination occurs. Methods 498 patients underwent appendicectomy over a sixty-three month period. 13 (2.6%) patients had confirmed E. vermicularis on histology of whom 6 (46%) were performed laparoscopically. These patients' case notes were retrospectively reviewed. Results The worms were noted intra-operatively during the laparoscopic appendicectomies. In 2 cases, where peritoneal cavity contamination with worms occurred, they were dealt with careful diathermy or endoscopic suction. In the other cases, contamination was avoided by simple measures including division of the appendix in a staggered manner whilst maintaining traction, removal of worms using endoscopic suction or diathermy and quick transfer to a specimen bag. Conclusion We highlight that the symptoms of appendicitis can be due to Enterobius vermicularis infestation without any histological evidence of acute inflammation. Surgeons need to be aware of this possibility during laparoscopic appendicectomy and simple techniques can minimise the risk of contamination. It also enables early diagnosis and treatment without awaiting histological findings. |
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