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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

A unique case of epigastric appendicitis: a case report.

Ahmad E Al-Mulla, Mohamed Elgazzar, Omar Shalaby, Hawraa Taqi, Sulaiman Alosaimi

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors.

Ahmad E Al-MullaDepartment of Surgery, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health Kuwait (MOH), Sabah Al-Nasser, Block 6, PO Box 13373, Farwaniya 81004, Kuwait.
Mohamed ElgazzarDepartment of Surgery, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health Kuwait (MOH), Sabah Al-Nasser, Block 6, PO Box 13373, Farwaniya 81004, Kuwait.
Omar ShalabyDepartment of Surgery, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health Kuwait (MOH), Sabah Al-Nasser, Block 6, PO Box 13373, Farwaniya 81004, Kuwait.
Hawraa TaqiDepartment of Surgery, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health Kuwait (MOH), Sabah Al-Nasser, Block 6, PO Box 13373, Farwaniya 81004, Kuwait.
Sulaiman AlosaimiDepartment of Surgery, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry of Health Kuwait (MOH), Sabah Al-Nasser, Block 6, PO Box 13373, Farwaniya 81004, Kuwait.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intestinal malrotation is a congenital condition that affects ⁓1 in every 6000 live births in which the intestines undergo abnormal rotation during early embryonic development that leads to the unusual positioning of the cecum and appendix. This abnormal placement can complicate the diagnosis of appendicitis for healthcare providers, and serious complications can result if the condition is not identified and managed promptly. This case report aims to present a rare presentation of appendicitis and to highlight the importance of understanding this congenital abnormality.

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acute appendicitiscongenital anomaliesintestinal malrotation

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PMID40264566
PMCPMC12013708

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