Kartagener's syndrome and acute appendicitis

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2010 Jan-Mar;22(1):176-7.

Abstract

Kartagener's syndrome is a combination of situs inversus totalis, sinusitis and bronchiectasis. Left sided appendicitis can present with problems in diagnosis and during surgery. We present here a case of Kartagener's syndrome and left sided appendicitis successfully managed in a peripheral hospital in Bahawalnagar, Pakistan.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Appendicitis / diagnosis*
  • Appendicitis / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kartagener Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Young Adult