MUCOCELE OF THE APPENDIX CAUSING STRANGULATION ILEUS-REPORT OF A CASE-

Abstract

We encountered a patient with mucocele of the appendix causing strangulation ileus. A 71-year-old female was admitted because of abdominal pain, abdominal distension and vomiting. The patient underwent emergency surgery with a diagnosis of strangulation ileus. The mucocele of the appendix had adhered to the ileum, producing strangulation of the ileum of 1.5m proximal to the cecum. The appendix and the necrotic ileum were resected. Strangulation ileus is a rare complication of mucocele of the appendix. This is the 14th case report in Japan.