Malrotated subhepatic caecum with subhepatic appendicitis: Diagnostic dilemma: A case report

Subhepatic appendicitis is a rare occurrence and its infrequent location makes it difficult to diagnose. Awareness of various location of appendix, a high index of suspicion and radiological imaging is required for prompt diagnosis and management. Appendicitis in subhepatic appendix and high up cecum creates a lot of confusion in both diagnosis and surgical exploration which may lead in complication and delay in treatment.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Published
2024-09-19
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110320
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3
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Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
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Malrotated subhepatic caecum with subhepatic appendicitis: Diagnostic dilemma: A case report

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Malrotated subhepatic caecum with subhepatic appendicitis: Diagnostic dilemma: A case report

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Abstract

Subhepatic appendicitis is a rare occurrence and its infrequent location makes it difficult to diagnose. Awareness of various location of appendix, a high index of suspicion and radiological imaging is required for prompt diagnosis and management. Appendicitis in subhepatic appendix and high up cecum creates a lot of confusion in both diagnosis and surgical exploration which may lead in complication and delay in treatment.

International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsVol. 123
Federal Ministry of Health (ET), St Michael's Hospital (GB), St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET), Children's Specialized Hospital (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
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