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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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	South African journal of surgery Vol. 57; no. 2; pp. 66 - 67
Main Authors:	Keli, E., Adon, A., Blégolé, O.C., Ahue, K.H., Aboua, G., Dongui, J.P., Ndri, K.J., Moussa, B.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pinelands Medpharm Publications 01-06-2019 South African Sports Medicine Association
Subjects:	Abdomen Appendectomy Appendicitis Appendix Females Laparoscopy Surgery Ultrasonic imaging
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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.
ISSN:	0038-2361 2078-5151
DOI:	10.17159/2078-5151/2019/v57n2a2951