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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Medknow Publications
ISSN: 0972-9941 EISSN: 0972-9941
Vol. 7, No. 2, 2011, pp. 154-155
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Bioline Code: ma11033
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2011, pp. 154-155
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Retained portion of the appendix following laparosocpic appendicectomy causing peritonitis and ileus
Gouda, B.P.; Kochar, R.T. & Shah, R.S.
Abstract
We describe a patient who developed peritonitis and paralytic ileus due to a retained portion of the inflammed appendix following laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA). The details of the presentation and management are discussed along with a brief review of the unusual complications LA.
Keywords
Laparoscopy, complication, appendicectomy, acute appendicitis
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