Endoscopic direct therapy for appendicitis and diverticulitis in one patient with right-sided abdominal pain

Acute appendicitis and cecal diverticulitis are both common causes of acute right-sided abdominal pain, but it is extremely rare for both to be found in one patient. Acute appendicitis and diverticulitis are mainly treated through medication and surgical intervention [1] [2]. Digital single-operator cholangioscopy (dSOC) has proven effective for managing inflammation in natural conduits such as the bile duct, pancreatic duct, and appendix [3] [4]. Herein, we present endoscopic direct therapy for appendicitis and diverticulitis in a man with right-sided abdominal pain ([Video 1]).