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  Česky / Czech version Rozhl. Chir., 2004, roč. 83, č. 8, s. 365-367
 
Unusual Cause of the Acute Appendicitis 
Šimkovič D., Hladík P., Lochman P. 

Chirurgická klinika FN Hradec Králové, přednosta prof. MUDr. Z. Vobořil, DrSc.
 


Summary:

       Exogenous foreign particles in the appendix rarely case appendicitis. Their prevalence is reported to be 0.0005%. This fact makes both lay and medical community underestimate possible complications related to the presence of foreign particles in the appendix lumen. Our case review documents risks related with swallowing a sharp foreign particle. The particle concerned was a tooth root –on prosthesis with an acrylic crown, which caused acute appendicitis with the appendical wall perforation by the above mentioned foreign body.

        Key words: foreign particles/bodies in the appendix – acute appendicitis
       

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