Idiopathic ascites following laparoscopic appendicectomy: a case report.

J Surg Case Rep

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Unit, Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, Surrey GU16 7UJ, UK.

Published: November 2021

Appendicitis is a common condition and is frequently treated with a laparoscopic appendicectomy. We present a rare case of delayed, idiopathic ascites following laparoscopic appendicectomy for histologically confirmed appendicitis. While the complications of this condition and this procedure are well documented, this case demonstrates very rare sequelae following a laparoscopic appendicectomy.

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