Residual Appendicitis Following Incomplete Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Abstract

Growing popularity of laparoscopic interventions must bring along a thorough knowledge of possible complications inherent to the laparoscopic technique. With these two cases of residual appendicitis following incomplete appendectomy, the authors want to warn for this complication. Surgeons should be aware of residual appendicitis as a possible cause of acute abdomen at any time following a laparoscopic appendectomy.

Key Words:

• Appendectomy
• laparoscopic
• residual appendicitis

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S. Marcoen

Received: 14 January 1998. Accepted: 5 June 1998. S. P. Marcoen Berkenlaan 28 B-9308 Gijzegem, Belgium