There have been a few case studies showing intra-abdominal abscesses due to retained faecalith post laparoscopic appendectomy.A 29 years-old woman presented with right lateral abdominal wall and pelvic collection due to retained faecalith post interval laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis. She underwent exploration for faecalith retrieval successful outcome.
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