Abstract
Appendiceal diverticulitis as the etiology of right lower quadrant pain is an uncommon entity in younger populations. The incidence is <I per cent among patients under 30 years of age undergoing appendectomy. Herein, we present a case of a 17-year-old male with perforated appendiceal diverticulitis. The history, physical findings, diagnosis, and treatment are outlined. Additionally the literature concerning appendiceal diverticulitis is reviewed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 380-381 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | American Surgeon |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery