Abstract
We present an atypical case of retrouterine gangrenous perforated appendicitis with Douglas abscess in a 33-year-old woman, with clinical picture developing over two weeks. Laparotomy and appendectomy with abdominal drainage and antibiosis were performed and resulted in complete recovery.
Keywords:
Abdomen, acute; Abscess; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Case reports; Laparotomy.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Abscess / drug therapy*
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Abdominal Abscess / etiology
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Abdominal Abscess / physiopathology
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Abdominal Abscess / surgery*
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Adult
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Appendectomy / methods
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Appendicitis / complications
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Appendicitis / drug therapy*
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Appendicitis / physiopathology
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Appendicitis / surgery*
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Female
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Gangrene / physiopathology
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Gangrene / surgery*
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Humans
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Laparoscopy / methods
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Treatment Outcome
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Uterine Perforation / drug therapy*
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Uterine Perforation / etiology
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Uterine Perforation / physiopathology
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Uterine Perforation / surgery*