Anterior Abdominal Wall Abscess in a patient with Acute Suppurative Appendicitis

Title: Anterior Abdominal Wall Abscess in a patient with Acute Suppurative Appendicitis

Author: Bhavinder Arora

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i9.09

Abstract

Acute appendicitis is full of complications particularly appendiceal ruture, appendicular lump, phlegmon and pelvic abscess. Appendicocutaneous fistula as a complication has also been reported. Diagnostic techniques like ultrasonography, broad spectrum antibiotics and early surgery has decreased the incidence of these complications. However patient may report late for diagnosis and treatment. These patients may present with complications. A rare and unusual case of acute suppurative appendicitis presenting as anterior abdominal wall abscess is reported.

Keywords: Anterior abdominal wall abscess, Appendicitis, Complications of appendicitis.

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Corresponding Author

Bhavinder Arora, MS FIAMS FAIS

Associate Prof, Dept of Surgery, Pt B D Sharma University of Health Sciences,

PGIMS, Rohtak-124001

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