Zhu T, Lou Q, Ma X, Chen T, Qiu L, Chen G. Internal hernia caused by the appendix adhering to the right ovary: a case report.
Am J Transl Res 2021;
13:3864-3867. [PMID:
34017578 PMCID:
PMC8129242]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Internal hernias are a rare condition and sometimes life-threatening, and they need an emergency exploratory laparotomy. Appendicectomy for chronic appendicitis is controversial. Without timely treatment, chronic appendicitis may develop into a ruptured appendix and an infection that spreads to other parts of the body, and other serious complications. Here we report the case of 48-year-old female who had intestinal ischemia secondary to internal hernia caused by the appendix adhering to the right ovary. Her medical history indicated a chronic, right lower abdominal pain for three years.
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