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Parasitic Appendicitis: A Novel Laparoscopic Approach for the Prevention of Peritoneal Contamination
Joint Authors
Çelik, Sebahattin
Zarbaliyev, Elbrus
Source
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Aim.
Although rare, parasitic infection can cause acute appendicitis and result in contamination of the peritonea during appendectomy.
The goal of this study was to summarize our experiences with parasitic appendicitis and describe a novel laparoscopic technique to prevent contamination.
Method.
All patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis who underwent appendectomy between January 2016 and January 2017 were included in the study.
All appendectomies were performed using the standard three-port laparoscopic method, and a video recording was made of each procedure.
Following separation of the mesoappendix, a single endoloop was placed in the base of the appendix, and the appendix was then transected 3-4 mm above the clamp with the aid of a thermal cauterizing/sealing device.
The appendix was extracted from the 10 mm trocar hole below the umbilicus and placed inside a bag prepared from a glove.
After pathological confirmation of parasitic appendicitis, medical records were retrospectively analyzed in each case for whether peritoneal contamination had occurred or not.
Results.
Out of 97 appendectomies, parasitic infection was observed in 4 cases, as confirmed by pathological examination.
In two of these patients, E.
vermicularis was detected, while the other two were infected with Balantidium coli.
Intraoperative contamination did not occur in any of the cases, and retrospective review of the video recordings indicated no peritoneal contamination.
Conclusion.
As a result of the coagulation and sealing effects of thermal devices, airtight seals were created on the residual appendiceal stumps, and consequently, no contamination was observed in any of the cases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zarbaliyev, Elbrus& Çelik, Sebahattin. 2018. Parasitic Appendicitis: A Novel Laparoscopic Approach for the Prevention of Peritoneal Contamination. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1131158
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zarbaliyev, Elbrus& Çelik, Sebahattin. Parasitic Appendicitis: A Novel Laparoscopic Approach for the Prevention of Peritoneal Contamination. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1131158
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zarbaliyev, Elbrus& Çelik, Sebahattin. Parasitic Appendicitis: A Novel Laparoscopic Approach for the Prevention of Peritoneal Contamination. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1131158
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1131158