Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2011; 15 (1): 99-102

Acute intestinal obstruction: an unusual complication of mucocele of appendix

P.K. Garg, D. Prasad, S. Aggarwal*, D. Mohanty, B.K. Jain

Department of Surgery, and *Department of Pathology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, Delhi (India)

A rare case of intestinal obstruction due to compression of ileocecal junction by mucocele of appendix is presented. Imaging with ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) is useful in establishing preoperative diagnosis. Avoidance of rupture of during appendicectomy is critical in preventing potential complication of pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Corresponding Author: Bhupendra Kumar Jain, MS; e-mail: bhupendrakjain@gmail.com

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P.K. Garg, D. Prasad, S. Aggarwal*, D. Mohanty, B.K. Jain
Acute intestinal obstruction: an unusual complication of mucocele of appendix

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2011
Vol. 15 - N. 1
Pages: 99-102

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