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A member asked:
Do surgeons reattach a mobilised ascending colon after performing an appendectomy for a retroperitoneal appendicitis our is it just left unattached?
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Unattached: Mobilization of the cecum may be required when removing a retrocecal, retroperitoneal appendix, not the entire ascending colon. The only reason to reattach the colon is if the cecum was very floppy and susceptible to volvulus. I would love to know what your follow-up question is?
Answered 12/10/2013
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Left unattached: Sometimes in removal of the appendix the surgeon must mobilize part of the cecum to get to the appendix. This generally is of no concern.
Answered 8/10/2013
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