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.
Authors
- Workye Tigabie
- Alemneh Mitku Chekol
- Biniam Addis Anelay
- Michael Sintayew
- Elleni Tadesse
Institutions
- Federal Ministry of Health (ET)
- St Michael's Hospital (GB)
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
- Children's Specialized Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110320
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72