Stump appendicitis, a case report and a review of the literature. Is it as uncommon as it is thought?

A Practical Guide to Stump Appendicitis

“…Stump appendicitis (SA) is a well-described complication following appendectomy. [1][2][3] Failure to excise the entire vermiform appendix will result in an appendiceal stump, which continues to function as a normal, albeit smaller, appendix. The retained appendiceal tissue remains at risk for developing appendicitis.…”

“…SA can occur at any time in the postoperative period, and has been described as early as one day after appendectomy, to as late as 60 years. 1 SA can also occur regardless of the approach to appendectomy; both laparoscopic and open primary appendectomy appear to have similar risks of SA. 1-3…”

“…1 SA can also occur regardless of the approach to appendectomy; both laparoscopic and open primary appendectomy appear to have similar risks of SA. 1-3…”

“…SA can occur at any time in the postoperative period, and has been described as early as one day after appendectomy, to as late as 60 years. 1 SA can also occur regardless of the approach to appendectomy; both laparoscopic and open primary appendectomy appear to have similar risks of SA. [1][2][3] Patients with SA typically present with symptoms seen in classic acute appendicitis: right lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.…”

“…1 SA can also occur regardless of the approach to appendectomy; both laparoscopic and open primary appendectomy appear to have similar risks of SA. [1][2][3] Patients with SA typically present with symptoms seen in classic acute appendicitis: right lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. 2 However, appendicitis is often overlooked in these patients, given their history of appendectomy.…”