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September 23, 2025BMJ Case Reports

Acute appendicitis complicated by a rare double appendix: a rare anatomical anomaly

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A double appendix complicating acute appendicitis was identified, leading to a perforation.
Intraoperative diagnosis of double appendix occurs in around 0.004% to 0.009% of cases.
Management included laparoscopic intervention, which is commonly experienced during surgeries.
This case underscores the need for awareness of anatomical anomalies for better surgical outcomes.

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Case report addresses double appendix leading to perforated acute appendicitis, highlighting surgical challenges.

Kasim et al. (2025) studied this question.

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