Intussusception of the vermiform appendix
Knipper, A.; Gebbers, J.O.; Otto, H.F.; Wurbs, D.
Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 102(25): 1577-1581
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-409X PMID: 605701 Document Number: 121549
Intussusception of the vermiform appendix is reported in a frequency of 0.01%. Different aetiologic factors are implicated, a directed hyperperistalsis against intraluminal obstruction is thought to be the pathogenetic mechanism. There is a lack of typical symptoms, very often appendicitis or caecal tumor is diagnosed. Concomitant inflammation renders recognition more difficult. The caecum must be resected if a malignant tumour cannot be ruled out. Appendectomy is performed in definite findings. Our case report may remind of this uncommon occurrence.