Successful Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy Following a Recent ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Zoilo K. Suarez, Jalal Samhoun, Joshua Drourr, Talwinder Nagi, Muhammad A. Haider, Charles Vallejo, Zahra Touqir, David Forcione
TL;DR
A 59-year-old man with a recent heart attack successfully had his appendicitis treated with a new endoscopic method instead of surgery.
Contribution
Demonstrates successful use of endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy in a high-risk cardiac patient.
Findings
Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy was effective in treating appendicitis in a post-heart attack patient.
The patient avoided the risks of surgery due to his recent cardiac event.
This case highlights a potential alternative to traditional appendectomy in high-risk individuals.
Abstract
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal surgical emergencies. A laparoscopic or open appendectomy has traditionally been the gold standard. Antibiotic therapy has recently been found to be noninferior. The treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis remains a challenge, especially in the presence of an appendicolith. We present a case of a 59-year-old man with recent ST-elevation myocardial infarction who underwent successful endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAppendicitis Diagnosis and Management · Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies · Diverticular Disease and Complications