Appendiceal Stump Excision
Appendiceal Stump Excision
Definition
Surgical removal of a tissue remnant from an appendectomy. Any remaining tissue can become inflamed and mimic appendicitis.
Also known as Appendiceal Stump Excision, Excision of appendiceal stump — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0192884 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |