The Open Surgery Journal
2011, 5 : 19-23Published online 2011 April 20. DOI: 10.2174/1874300501105010019
Publisher ID: TOSJ-5-19
Stump Appendicitis: Does it Occur More Frequently after Laparoscopic of Conventional Appendectomy? - Report of a Case
Department of General,
Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Charité-University Medicine Berlin,
Campus Virchow Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, D-13353 Berlin,
Germany.
ABSTRACT
We here present a case of stump appendicitis as a late complication after laparoscopic appendectomy. The literature showed that the occurrence of stump appendicitis correlated with the length of the remaining appendix stump. To prevent stump appendicitis it is important to correctly identify the caecum base and to ensure the complete removal of the appendix in both surgical techniques. Should this not be possible with the laparoscopic technique, then an open resection should be considered.