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An Uncommon Cause of Recurrent Dysphagia and Chest Pain in an Adolescent Boy
Craveiro Costa, R; Patena Forte, J; Correia, M; Borges, C; Faria, HAn 11-year-old boy was brought to the emergency department with a week-long history of widespread pain in his upper abdomen that worsened with deep breathing and eating, sialorrhea, food impaction sensation, and a recent fever. Ten months prior, he had similar symptoms and was diagnosed with a pharyngeal phlegmon. He was treated with antibiotics and dexamethasone. In the current episode, he presented with mild ...
Stump Appendicitis in Two Adolescent Boys: Rare Presentations and Alternative A...
Ferreira de Lima, S; Patena Forte, J; Castro, M; Morão, S; Alves, RStump appendicitis is a rare complication that results from reinflammation of the residual part of the appendix, after incomplete appendectomy. Factors that may contribute to inadequate identification of appendicular base are subserosal or retrocecal position, extensive inflammation or inadequate surgical exposure. The length of the appendiceal stump after ligation is likely a major predisposing factor. The pre...