JOCS
Journal of Comprehensive Surgery

The aim of the Comprehensive Surgery is to publish original research articles of the highest scientific and clinical value at the international level in all surgical fields. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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A rare indication for appendectomy: acute appendicitis following ingestion of a foreign body
Abstract
Foreign body ingestion is mostly seen in the pediatric age group but can also occur accidentally or intentionally in adults. However, only about 20% of cases require endoscopic intervention, and less than 1% necessitate surgical intervention. Rarely, ingested foreign bodies can lead to acute appendicitis, requiring appendectomy. In the presented case, a patient who swallowed a screw seven days prior was closely monitored, and when the foreign body did not change position, colonoscopy was performed up to 20 cm proximal to the ileocecal valve without finding the object. As the patient developed tenderness upon abdominal examination, treatment was completed with appendectomy. It should be kept in mind that, although rare, acute appendicitis can develop in patients who have ingested foreign bodies and may require appendectomy.

Keywords : Foreign body, acute appendicitis, foreign body, a rare indication

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 2, 2024
Page : 39-42
https://doi.org/10.51271/JOCS-0032
Article Information
Received : 01 Şub 2024
Accepted : 26 Şub 2024
Published : 29 May 2024
Corresponding Author :

Ramazan Topçu: Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkiye

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Citation : Aslan O, Topçu R, Sezikli İ, Yüksek MA. A rare indication for appendectomy: acute appendicitis following ingestion of a foreign body. J Compr Surg. 2024;2(2):39-42.

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