Autoamputation der Appendix vermiformis

Autoamputation

of the appendix and survival of the amputated part: a rare case report and literature review. Laparoscopic exploration revealed a short appendix attached to the root of the cecum, about 2 cm in length and 1 cm in diameter, with obvious edema (arrow 1); and a strip-like tissue attached to the distal mesoappendix, approximately 4 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter (arrow 2)