A tale of two appendices – an unexpected finding

  • M Heetun
  • V Stavrinides
  • B Keeler
  • D Phillips
  • A Taylor

Abstract

Anomalies of the appendix are uncommon and are usually discovered incidentally during surgery for appendicitis. We present a rare case of
appendiceal duplication, which can have serious consequences if overlooked during an operation.
Published
2013-04-29
Issue
Vol 51 No 1 (2013)
Section
Articles
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