Abstract

Abstract Background We present a clinical case of a patient with acute perforated appendicitis complicated by empyema in a false left-sided diaphragmatic hernia. Methods Patient K. 21 L. taken by ambulance to the intensive care unit. X-ray conclusion—the rupture of the left dome of the diaphragm to the infringement of the colon. The patient urgently operated. The defect of the diaphragm size 10,0х6,5cm. There is a lack in the abdominal cavity of small and large intestine, and spleen. The diagnosis—gangrenous perforated appendicitis in the left pleural cavity, empyema. Performed appendectomy, diaphragm was sutured. 5 days after surgery performed videothoracoscopy Results The patient is in satisfactory condition was discharged from hospital 32 days after admission. Conclusion Polypositional x-ray examination of the chest and abdominal cavity and active surgical tactics has allowed to establish the correct diagnosis and resulted in a favorable outcome. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

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