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SAS Journal of Surgery | Volume-7 | Issue-04
Intra-Appendicular Metallic Foreign Body: Case Report and Review of Literature
Amine Hamdane, Mohammed Amine Hamouchi, Oleko Eddy, Ouadii Mouaqit, El Bachir Benjelloun, Abdelmalek Ousadden, Khalid ait Taleb, Hicham El Bouhaddouti
Published: April 18, 2021 | 123 87
DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2021.v07i04.009
Pages: 193-195
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Abstract
Intra-appendicular foreign bodies are rare incidences that can lead to appendicitis. We report the case of a 24 year old female patient who was diagnosed an appendicular syndrome one week after accidental ingestion of a pin, hence the indication for appendectomy.