A very rare cause of acute abdomen: Solitary caecal diverticulitis
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Case Report
P: 184-187
December 2009

A very rare cause of acute abdomen: Solitary caecal diverticulitis

Turk J Colorectal Dis 2009;19(4):184-187
1. Atatürk Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 2. Cerrahi Kliniği, İzmir, Türkiye
2. Atatürk Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 3. Cerrahi Kliniği, İzmir, Türkiye
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ABSTRACT

Solitary caecal diverticulitis is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain. It is usually misdiagnosed and only correctly identified on exploration for suspected acute appendicitis. Herein, we report two patients operated on preodiagnosis of acute appendicitis that was diagnosed as solitary caecal diverticulitis. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with acute pain in the lower right quadrant of abdomen. The surgical approach should be individualized according to the clinical scenario and decision should be made by both to assess the status of the patient and findings of the operation.

Keywords:
Diverticulitis
caecal