First case report of horseshoe appendix in Morocco according according to SCARE guidelines

Jabi, Rachid; Elmir, Siham; Bouziane, Mohammed

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102870

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“…enriched this taxonomy by introducing the horseshoe-shaped appendix variant [ 7 ]. The observation we present here, highlighting a case of horseshoe-shaped appendix, is in line with the 16 similar cases documented in the literature [ 8 ]. In particular, it should be noted that this case is the second occurrence of this rare condition in the same hospital, the first having been the subject of a detailed analysis by Jabi et al.…”

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Appendiceal duplication: a case report of horseshoe-shaped appendix and implications for patient safety

Deflaoui,

Derkaoui,

Mahmoudi

et al. 2024

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

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Appendiceal anomalies, particularly double appendices, are rare and mainly detected during non-appendiceal surgery in adults. Misrecognizing them can have serious consequences, both clinically and legally. It is critical that surgeons pay attention to the anatomical variations of the vermiform appendix, and always consider the possibility of duplicated appendix when diagnosing a right iliac fossa pain. Misdiagnosis can lead to life-threatening medical complications for the patient, with medico-legal implications.

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