# Conservative Management of Phlegmon Appendicitis in Pregnancy: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A pregnant woman with phlegmonous appendicitis was successfully treated with antibiotics and monitoring, avoiding surgery.

## Contribution

This case report demonstrates the successful conservative management of phlegmonous appendicitis during pregnancy.

## Key findings

- Antibiotic therapy and close monitoring led to favorable maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Surgical intervention was avoided without compromising patient safety.

## Abstract

Acute appendicitis is the most common non-obstetric surgical emergency mandating immediate intervention. The standard management of complicated appendicitis is surgical intervention; however, phlegmonous appendicitis has been sparsely studied in pregnancy. We report a case of phlegmonous appendicitis in pregnancy that was successfully managed with antibiotic therapy and close clinical and radiological follow-up, resulting in favorable maternal and fetal outcomes without the need for surgical intervention.