Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences (Jan 2011)

Appendicocecal Fistula – A Rare Complication of Appendicitis

  • Sajad Ahmad Salati,
  • Ajaz Ahmad Rather,,
  • Nazir Ahmad Lone,,
  • Adil Rashid,

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 4

Abstract

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Fistulisation of appendix to other organs or to the exterior through abdominal wall is a rare complication of appendicitis. We present one such rare case of appendicocecal fistula due to appendicitis in a patient initially managed conservatively for appendicular lump.

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