Non-conventional emergency airway management

Fonseca, Leonardo Maciel da; Lacerda‐Filho, Antônio; Silva, Rodrigo Gomes da

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“…It refers to the progressive retrograde dilatation of the vermiform appendix with concomitant intraluminal accumulation of the mucoid substance. The incidence is estimated between 0.2 % and 0.4 % of the appendectomied specimens [2]. Recent investigations suggest four causal pathologic conditions with regard to retention cyst, mucosal hyperplasia, cystadenoma (or mucinous tumour of unknown malignant potential) and cystadenocarcinoma [3].…”

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Mucocele of the Appendix: Dilemmas in Differential Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management

Mastoraki¹,

Sakorafas²,

Vassiliu³

et al. 2015

Indian J Surg Oncol

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Mucocele of the appendix (AM) is a descriptive term for mucinous distension of the appendiceal lumen. It refers to the progressive retrograde dilatation of the vermiform appendix. Because of a lack of specific signs or due to its sometime quiet presentation, this condition is frequently diagnosed only at an advanced stage. We present three isolated cases of AM complicated by the development of acute inflammation of the appendix. Currently, the assessment of appendiceal lesions relies heavily on Ultra Sonography (US) as the primary diagnostic tool. This however may not always identify the origin of such a tumour. Therefore, additional investigative modalities are implemented. Despite recent research on the therapeutic strategies against appendiceal neoplastic disorders, surgical resection appears the only potentially curative approach. Accepted management includes appendectomy, right hemicolectomy, partial colectomy with debulking or palliative resection combined with additional chemotherapy. Even if laparoscopy has been successfully used to perform appendectomy, some concerns exist regarding its use in dealing with mucinous secreting lesions because of possible spillage of mucin intra-operatively. The aim of this investigation was to analyze all cases of AM complicated by the development of acute inflammation of the appendix presented in our institution. The relevant literature is briefly reviewed. Clinical features, diagnostic approach and management algorithm for appendiceal lesions are also discussed.

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