The case of acute appendicitis and appendiceal duplication

Yanar H., Ertekin C., Unal E., Taviloglu K., Guloglu R., Mete O.

ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA, vol.104, no.6, pp.736-738, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 104 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00015458.2004.11679655
  • Journal Name: ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.736-738
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background : Appendiceal anomalies are extremely rare malformations that are usually found in the adult population as an incidental finding during laparotomy performed for other reasons. Abnormal development of the appendix usually takes the form of a double appendix. Accompanying intestinal, genito-urinary or vertebral malformations may be present when appendiceal duplications are detected in childhood.