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Late intra-abdominal abscess after laparoscopic appendectomy in a child

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Appendectomy is the most common surgical emergency managed by laparoscopic surgeons and is usually a straightforward procedure with minimal morbidity. However, rare complications can arise in the immediate post-operative period. We report a late occurrence of intra-abdominal abscess 2 years after laparoscopic appendectomy probably related to silk suture used to ligate the base of the appendix during index surgery. The patient recovered after laparoscopic drainage of the abscess and retrieval of silk suture.

Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_361_23

Authors: Digant Pathak, Noopur Gupta, Vivek Manchanda

Institutions: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya

Language: English

Topic: Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200