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Retained fecalith after laparoscopic appendectomy

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An intraabdominal abscess developed from a retained fecalith following laparoscopic appendectomy. We discuss the prevention and management of retained fecaliths in light of the numerous reports of retained gallstones.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Summa Health System, Akron City Hospital, 525 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44309-2090, USA, US

    D. W. Strathern & B. T. Jones

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Received: 24 January 1997/Accepted: 17 November 1997

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Strathern, D., Jones, B. Retained fecalith after laparoscopic appendectomy. Surg Endosc 13, 287–289 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004649900967

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