JOURNAL ARTICLE

Endoscopic appendix opening sphincter incision to remove faecolith.

  • Published In: British Journal of Surgery, 2025, v. 112, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dong, Lili; Jiang, Suli; Li, Pengmeng; Fan, Lin; Han, Yang; Zhang, Shanling; Bian, Gang 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a case study where a 62-year-old male patient underwent an innovative endoscopic procedure called appendiceal sphincterotomy to remove a faecolith, a common cause of appendicitis. The procedure involved incising the appendix opening and using a snare to remove the faecolith, resulting in successful removal without complications. The study highlights the effectiveness of this minimally invasive approach in treating appendiceal faecoliths, providing a safe and efficient alternative to traditional surgery. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Surgery. 2025/02, Vol. 112, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Letter
  • Subject Area:Anatomy and Physiology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0007-1323
  • DOI:10.1093/bjs/znaf012
  • Accession Number:183847538
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