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World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Case report

Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute Appendicitis: a report of 4 cases

Authors: Oguzhan Karatepe, Osman Bilgin Gulcicek, Gokhan Adas, Muharrem Battal, Yasar Ozdenkaya, Idris Kurtulus, Merih Altiok, Servet Karahan

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Diverticulum of the cecum is a rare, benign, generally asymptomatic lesion that manifests itself only following inflammatory or hemorrhagic complications. Most patients with inflammation of a solitary diverticulum of the cecum present with abdominal pain that is indistinguishable from acute appendicitis. The optimal management of this condition is still controversial, ranging from conservative antibiotic treatment to aggressive resection. We describe four cases that presented with symptoms suggestive of appendicitis, but were found at operation to have an inflamed solitary diverticulum.
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Metadata
Title
Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute Appendicitis: a report of 4 cases
Authors
Oguzhan Karatepe
Osman Bilgin Gulcicek
Gokhan Adas
Muharrem Battal
Yasar Ozdenkaya
Idris Kurtulus
Merih Altiok
Servet Karahan
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-3-16

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