A Tooth Decaying in the Appendix: An Unusual Cause of Appendicitis.
atypical appendicitis
diagnosis of acute appendicitis
laparotomy in appendicitis
robotic surgery education
robotic surgery procedures
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2022
Apr 2022
Historique:
received:
06
03
2022
accepted:
12
04
2022
entrez:
16
5
2022
pubmed:
17
5
2022
medline:
17
5
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Appendicitis is a very common indication for surgery, although in recent years uncomplicated cases have often been managed with antibiotics. In this case, we discuss a patient who presented to the emergency department with a case of seemingly uncomplicated acute appendicitis. Physical exam, history, and imaging indicated that this was due to an ingested foreign body, specifically a dental crown, that had impacted the appendix. In cases of ingested foreign bodies, antibiotics are not an appropriate treatment for appendicitis and all cases should be treated surgically if the patient will tolerate surgery. A thorough history and physical exam, as well as imaging when indicated, can assist in the assessment of such patients.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35573519
doi: 10.7759/cureus.24086
pmc: PMC9098261
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e24086Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2022, Brennan et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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