Taquechel BF, Cruz AJR, Pérez BD, Sisely RD, Durades CA

Language: Spanish
References: 16
Page: 348-352
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ABSTRACT

Cecal appendix is much studied organ due to the high frequency of its acute inflammations, however, the congenital anomalies are less associated resulting in a appendicular duplication because of it is a rare entity. This is the case of a female patient operated on due to acute appendicitis founding another cecal appendix.

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