Foreign Body Appendicitis

Foreign Body in Appendix Presenting As Acute AppendicitisA Case Report

“…It may remain immobile in the appendix without stimulating an inflammatory process or cause an inflammatory reaction with or without perforation. The period of latency between ingestion of the FB and the onset of symptoms varies from hours to years [4,10,11]. Complications usually depend on the size and shape of the FB.…”

A Rare Cause Of Acute Appendicitis: An Ingested Foreign Body

“…[1,8] It was reported that various foreign bodies have been discovered including sewing needles, retained shot pellets, tongue studs, endodontic files, drill bits, dog hair, toothbrush bristle, toothpicks, fishing lines, mercury (after ingestion of the bulb of a thermometer) and condom fragments in the appendix. [2,7,9,10] However, a needle in the appendix is a very rare condition. [10] Ingested foreign bodies may remain immobile in the appendix without stimulating an inflammatory response for extended periods or an inflammatory reaction with or without perforation.…”

“…[4,10] The clinical presentation can vary from hours to years. [2,10] The prevalence of appendicitis due to foreign bodies is approximately 0.0005%. [3] Collins et al [9] has reported that of the 51.8% of 71,000 appendectomies caused by foreign body, only 5.5% were due to unusual foreign bodies.…”

“…[1] Acute appendicitis caused by foreign bodies is a very rare condition. [2] The prevalence of appendicitis due to foreign bodies is approximately 0.0005%. [3] Various kinds of foreign bodies such as a needle, tongue stud, screw, crown post, tooth root, and pin can cause appendicitis.…”

“…[3] Various kinds of foreign bodies such as a needle, tongue stud, screw, crown post, tooth root, and pin can cause appendicitis. [2][3][4][5][6][7] Foreign bodies go into the appendiceal lumen and cause an inflammatory reaction with or without perforation. [4] In this case we report about a 20-year-old man who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis due to foreign body ingestion.…”