Post-endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy stent impaction leading to exacerbation of appendicitis: A case report

Figure 1 Preoperative computed tomography scan of the patient. A: The post-endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy stent placement; B and C: Two residual appendicoliths within the appendiceal lumen.

Figure 2 Timeline of the patient's pharmacologic and clinical management during the current treatment course. CT: Computed tomography; SSLA: Solo single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy.

Figure 3 Intraoperative images and postoperative specimen images of the patient. A: Intraoperative view of the stent upon incision; B: The resected appendix and retrieved stent; C: Retrieved appendiceal components including the stent and associated fecalith.