Year 2011 Vol. 19 No 3

PRACTICAL CASES

ERMASHKEVICH S.N.

PARTIAL NECROSIS OF THE CECUM

The article describes a case of partial cecal necrosis, developed without visible reasons in the 20-aged patient. Its clinical picture simulated an acute appendicitis and was characterized by the pain in the right iliac region, fever and hyperleukocytosis. The patient underwent right hemicolectomy resulted in a favorable outcome. According to the literature cecal necrosis development analysis, a clinical picture, diagnostic and treatment tactics are presented.

Keywords: cecum, partial necrosis of the wall, acute appendicitis
p. 126 – 128 of the original issue
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