Baeza-Herrera C, García-Cabello LM, León-Cruz A, Martínez-Rivera ML

Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 369-371
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ABSTRACT

Background: Vermiform appendix torsion is a rare condition, with only 25 cases recorded in the international literature. Our patient is the first case associated with intussusception.
Case report. A 2-month-old female infant suddenly developed severe abdominal pain due to ileoceal intussusception. During surgical exploration, a tight intussusception was reduced. Three days later, a new laparotomy was required and we found torsion and perforation of the vermiform appendix. The patient underwent appendectomy, but there was dehiscence of the appendiceal stump and cecal perforation requiring a new surgical exploration. The patient had an unevenful recovery.

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