Apendicitída v pahýli apendixu – kazuistika // SOLEN

Slovenská chirurgia 2e/2026

Stump appendicitis – case report

Acute appendicitis in the appendiceal stump following previous appendectomy is a rare but clinically significant late complication. It may mimic other acute abdominal conditions and lead to delayed treatment. The authors present a case report of a patient who developed this complication 10 months after laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis. The report highlights the necessity of including this rare diagnosis in the differential diagnosis of acute right lower quadrant pain, emphasizes the importance of timely recognition, and discusses surgical treatment options.

Keywords: stump appendicitis, differential diagnosis, acute abdomen