Laparoscopic appendicectomy in a patient with Situs Inversus Totalis
We report a case of acute appendicitis in a patient with Situs Inversus Totalis (SIT) successfully managed by laparoscopic surgery to highlight awareness of this rare condition and the diagnostic difficulties and technical considerations posed by this anatomical anomaly when conducting surgery.
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Published in: | South African journal of surgery Vol. 57; no. 2; pp. 66 - 67 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Medpharm Publications
01-06-2019
South African Sports Medicine Association |
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Summary: | We report a case of acute appendicitis in a patient with Situs Inversus Totalis (SIT) successfully managed by laparoscopic surgery to highlight awareness of this rare condition and the diagnostic difficulties and technical considerations posed by this anatomical anomaly when conducting surgery. |
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ISSN: | 0038-2361 2078-5151 |
DOI: | 10.17159/2078-5151/2019/v57n2a2951 |