Ingested metallic foreign body impacted in the vermiform appendix presenting as acute appendicitis; case report

ConclusionAcute appendicitis may be caused by a variety of causes including ingested foreign bodies if impacted in its lumen. When the patient has signs of generalized peritonitis it is important to exclude bowel perforation. The surgery can be done by the open surgery or laparoscopically. ‘
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research