Acute perforated appendicitis after blunt abdominal trauma: A report from a 7-year-old boy and literature review

We report here a case of acute perforated appendicitis after a blunt abdominal trauma caused by a horse hoof kick to the abdomen in a 7-year-old boy. We also discussed the potential pathophysiologic mechanisms behind and reviewed the literature on this rare condition.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research