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Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute appendicitis

Cihan Bedel(Department of Emergency Medicine, Antalya Training And Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey)0000-0002-3823-2929
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2019-01-04
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This study aimed to create awareness for cecal diverticulitis and help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures for medically treatable pathologies.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Cecal diverticulitis is a rare cause of acute abdomen and is often confused with appendicitis because of physical examination findings that suggest appendicitis.
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Key Findings & Data:Here I present a case of an 48-year-old female with cecal diverticulitis who was medically treated.
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Conclusion & Impact:This study aimed to create awareness for cecal diverticulitis and help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures for medically treatable pathologies.
🔬Design:Case Report
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Cecum · diverticulitis · emergency department

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Cecal diverticulitis is a rare cause of acute abdomen and is often confused with appendicitis because of physical examination findings that suggest appendicitis. Here I present a case of an 48-year-old female with cecal diverticulitis who was medically treated. This study aimed to create awareness for cecal diverticulitis and help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures for medically treatable pathologies.

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Bedel, C. (2019). Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute appendicitis. The European Research Journal, Volume: 5 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.18621/eurj.378652

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