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Multiple Caeco-Appendiceal Fistulas and Diverticulosis: A Newly Defined Congenital Anomaly of the Appendix—Report of the First Case

Authors: Ahmet Fikret Yucel, Ahmet Pergel, Ahmet Kocakusak, Ibrahim Aydin, Pelin Bagci, Dursun Ali Sahin

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 11/2011

Abstract

Introduction

Congenital anomalies of the appendix are extremely rare. They are usually found incidentally during operations other than appendectomies. Congenital appendix diverticula are even less frequent.

Discussion

Congenital caeco-appendiceal fistulae have not been reported until today. Herein, we present real diverticula of the appendix with multiple caeco-appendiceal fistulae which, to our knowledge, is the first in the literature.

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Title: Multiple Caeco-Appendiceal Fistulas and Diverticulosis: A Newly Defined Congenital Anomaly of the Appendix—Report of the First Case
Authors: Ahmet Fikret Yucel
Ahmet Pergel
Ahmet Kocakusak
Ibrahim Aydin
Pelin Bagci
Dursun Ali Sahin
Publication date: 01-11-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 11/2011
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-011-1487-9

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Multiple Caeco-Appendiceal Fistulas and Diverticulosis: A Newly Defined Congenital Anomaly of the Appendix—Report of the First Case

Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

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