Penetrating injuries of the appendix

Am J Surg. 1977 Sep;134(3):415. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(77)90419-6.

Abstract

Although rare, penetrating injuries of the appendix pose an interesting finding at laparotomy. Associated penetrating gastrointestinal injuries are common. Four additional cases of trauma to the appendix from penetrating wounds are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / complications
  • Adult
  • Appendix / injuries*
  • Appendix / surgery
  • Colon, Sigmoid / injuries
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / injuries
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Male
  • Wounds, Gunshot
  • Wounds, Penetrating* / surgery
  • Wounds, Stab