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The review aims to analyze the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of stump appendicitis from 2000 to 2025.

April 21, 2026CureusOpen Access

Stump Appendicitis: A 25-Year Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management (2000-2025)

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The review aims to analyze the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of stump appendicitis from 2000 to 2025.
Conducted a comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases.
Analyzed relevant English-language studies on stump appendicitis.
Most patients present with right lower quadrant pain and imaging suggesting appendiceal inflammation.
Computed tomography is identified as the preferred diagnostic tool.
Management often involves completion appendectomy, with some cases treated conservatively using antibiotics.

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This review summarizes stump appendicitis diagnosis and management strategies, highlighting implications for clinical practice.

Anupam Gupta (2026) studied this question.

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