Post-traumatic retrocaecal appendicitis

Introduction Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) leading to appendicitis is rare. This can be challenging for diagnosis. The aim of this study was to investigate appendicitis occurring after BAT. Materials and methods A three-year study was performed to investigate appendicitis developing after BAT. Results A total of 8 patients were studied. All had isolated post-traumatic appendicitis without any other associated abdominal injury. Retrocaecal position was observed in all; one patient had perforated appendicitis and one had an appendicular lump. Fecalith was present in 5 patients. Grossly, all patients had characteristics of appendicitis. Conclusion BAT leading to appendicitis is rare. Retrocaecal position of the appendix is commonly affected.