The Coincidence of Appendicitis and Blunt Abdominal Trauma- The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma

Abstract

While the appendicitis and blunt abdominal trauma are two distinct entities, there are still rare instances where they may unite and can come as a surprise to the clinician. The authors report one such child who had abdominal pain due to trauma at presentation but went on to develop appendicitis. This reports discusses the coincidence and pitfalls of the situation for both the clinician and the surgeon.