Removal of Appendiceal Fecalith with Colonoscopy

Authors

Mevlüt Kurt Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology
Emrah Poşul Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology
Güray Can Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology
Bülent Yılmaz Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology
Uğur Korkmaz Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology

Abstract

It is generally accepted that fecalith is the main reason of acute appendicitis. In this report, we represented a case that established a fecalith in the appendicial lumen at the colonoscopic investigation. Clinical features of the patient have resolved after removal of the appendicular fecalith with colonoscopy. Patient was prevented from probable appendicitis, which will develop, with colonoscopic intervention.

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Published

23.06.2016

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 3 (2016): Gazi Medical Journal

Section

Case Report