Stump appendicitis in two adolescent boys: Rare presentations and alternative approaches in pediatrics

Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that results from reinflammation of the residual part of the appendix, after incomplete appendectomy. Factors that may contribute to inadequate identification of appendicular base are subserosal or retrocecal position, extensive inflammation or inadequate su...

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Main Authors: Sofia Ferreira de Lima, Joana Patena Forte, Mafalda de Castro, Sofia Morão, Rui Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576619303045