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.
Authors
- Gabija Didžiokaitė (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9742-7179)
- Virginija Paliulytė (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6604-9056)
- Audrius Šileikis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9313-0581)
- Aida Kuznecovaitė
Institutions
- Vilnius University (LT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diagnostics
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15202593
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00