Very rare presentation of perforated appendiceal adenocarcinoma within a prolapsed colostomy. Issue 12 (10th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alwatari, Yahya; Gardner, Graham; Fernandez, Leopoldo; Shah, Syed
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 2898
• Page End: 2901
• Publication Date: 2020-09-10
• Subjects: appendiceal cancer -- colostomy -- HIPEC -- perforated appendix; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3317
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Appendiceal adenocarcinoma is rare with variable presentations. Perforation of the appendix within prolapsed ostomy can have peritoneal spread for which intraperitoneal chemotherapy should be considered. Surveillance is essential for these patients. Abstract : Appendiceal adenocarcinoma is rare with variable presentations. Perforation of the appendix within prolapsed ostomy can have peritoneal spread for which intraperitoneal chemotherapy should be considered. Surveillance is essential for these patients.