Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Mucocele of the Appendix

Mucocele of the appendix is usually managed by open surgery. We present a case of appendiceal mucocele safely managed by laparoscopic appendectomy. As there is a risk of malignancy in the mucocele, we advocate the use of an endobag to retrieve the specimen. [Arch Clin Exp Surg 2013; 2(4.000): 267-26...

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Main Authors: Arshad Rashid, Saima Nazir, Omar Rashid, Sayed Assif Iqbal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GESDAV 2013-08-01
Series:Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=20133