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ArticleCase reports in surgery2025

Unexpected Acute-Onset Stump Appendicitis in a Teenager: A Rare Postappendectomy Complication.

Ahmad Fasfoos, Maaweya Jabareen, Wasef Alhroub, Ammar Hassouneh, Dunia Salhab, Aleen Aldabbas, Razan Sobeih, Isra Hamoudah, Islam Ishnawer, Qusai Sobeih

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Ahmad FasfoosDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9786-8529
Maaweya JabareenDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5911-6705
Wasef AlhroubDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1721-0038
Ammar HassounehDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.
Dunia SalhabDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.
Aleen AldabbasDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.
Razan SobeihDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.
Isra HamoudahDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7313-4235
Islam IshnawerDepartment of Surgery, Hebron University, Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian Territory, State of Palestine.
Qusai SobeihDepartment of Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.

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Abstract

Stump appendicitis is a rare but serious complication following an appendectomy, resulting from incomplete removal of the appendix. It often mimics acute appendicitis with nonspecific symptoms, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever, making diagnosis challenging. Here, we report the case of a 17-year-old male who presented with diffuse abdominal pain, fever, and nausea just 11 days after undergoing an open appendectomy. Physical examination revealed tenderness at the surgical site, and imaging showed inflammatory changes in the right lower quadrant. Exploratory surgery confirmed stump appendicitis due to retained appendiceal tissue, which was resected. The patient recovered uneventfully.

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abdominal painincomplete appendectomyrecurrent appendicitisstump appendicitissurgical complications

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