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  • Title: [Torsion of the vermiform appendix associated with intussusception].
    Author: Baeza-Herrera C, García-Cabello LM, León-Cruz A, Martínez-Rivera Mde L.
    Journal: Cir Cir; 2006; 74(5):369-71. PubMed ID: 17224108.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Vermiform appendix torsion is a rare condition, with only 25 cases recorded in the international literature. Our patient is the first case associated with intussusception. CASE REPORT: A 2-month-old female infant suddenly developed severe abdominal pain due to ileoceal intussusception. During surgical exploration, a tight intussusception was reduced. Three days later, a new laparotomy was required and we found torsion and perforation of the vermiform appendix. The patient underwent appendectomy, but there was dehiscence of the appendiceal stump and cecal perforation requiring a new surgical exploration. The patient had an uneventful recovery.
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