Delayed Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Diagnostic Pitfalls, Multisurgical Management, and a Prolonged Postoperative Course—A Multidisciplinary Case Report

This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of appendicitis in late pregnancy and the potential for severe postoperative complications. Prompt surgical intervention, high clinical suspicion, and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial. Moreover, this report adds to the limited literature on the use of VAC therapy for abdominal eventration in pregnancy, demonstrating its feasibility and safety in selected cases.

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Diagnostics
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2025-10-14
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https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15202593
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Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
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Delayed Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Diagnostic Pitfalls, Multisurgical Management, and a Prolonged Postoperative Course—A Multidisciplinary Case Report

Gabija Didžiokaitė, Virginija Paliulytė, Audrius Šileikis, Aida Kuznecovaitė
Diagnostics
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
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Delayed Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Diagnostic Pitfalls, Multisurgical Management, and a Prolonged Postoperative Course—A Multidisciplinary Case Report

Gabija Didžiokaitė, Virginija Paliulytė, Audrius Šileikis, Aida Kuznecovaitė
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This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of appendicitis in late pregnancy and the potential for severe postoperative complications. Prompt surgical intervention, high clinical suspicion, and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial. Moreover, this report adds to the limited literature on the use of VAC therapy for abdominal eventration in pregnancy, demonstrating its feasibility and safety in selected cases.

DiagnosticsVol. 15(20)
Vilnius University (LT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 57%
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
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