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Perforation of a Retrocecal Appendix Resulting in Retroperitoneal Air : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Solis, Maria
Lundy, David J.
Huang, Alicia S.
Litkouhi, Behrang
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There have been several case reports documenting acute appendicitis complicated by perforation presenting with retroperitoneal abscess formation.
To date, there are no case reports of acute appendicitis in which the only sign for retroperitoneal perforation is the presence of retroperitoneal air as detected by computed tomography (CT).
In the case presented, an 18-year-old male presented to the emergency department with clinical symptoms of acute appendicitis.
CT exam demonstrated an inflamed appendix with multiple collections of air in the retroperitoneum, without abscess.
Laparotomy revealed perforation of a retrocecal appendix into the retroperitoneum.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Litkouhi, Behrang& Huang, Alicia S.& Lundy, David J.& Solis, Maria. 2013. Perforation of a Retrocecal Appendix Resulting in Retroperitoneal Air : A Case Report. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Litkouhi, Behrang…[et al.]. Perforation of a Retrocecal Appendix Resulting in Retroperitoneal Air : A Case Report. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Litkouhi, Behrang& Huang, Alicia S.& Lundy, David J.& Solis, Maria. Perforation of a Retrocecal Appendix Resulting in Retroperitoneal Air : A Case Report. Case Reports in Radiology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482815
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482815