Abstract
THE removal of the nonperforated appendix has been associated with a low mortality and morbidity in recent years. The present report focuses on a rare but clinically distinct and potentially lethal complication after appendectomy. Case Report A 19-year-old boy was admitted to the Emergency Department with symptoms of acute appendicitis. At operation an acutely inflamed appendix was removed, with inversion of the appendiceal stump. The terminal ileum appeared normal. The immediate postoperative period was satisfactory except for mild crampy abdominal pain, which began on the 4th day. Abdominal examination remained unremarkable, and he was discharged on the 7th day. At . . .
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