INCIDENCE OF DIFFERENT POSITIONS AND MORPHOMETRY OF VERMIFORM APPENDIX.

Corresponding Author:
Dr. Pooja Garg,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
E-mail: poojagargsama@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND

Vermiform appendix is a worm like diverticulum on the posteromedial wall of caecum. Knowledge of position and morphometry of the appendix is important because it may produce variable symptoms and signs which mimic other diseases. Its position is also important during appendectomy because it may necessitate extension of a transverse incision or additional muscle splitting.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This study was carried out in 35 cadavers in the Department of Anatomy at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur and SMS Medical College, Jaipur in routine dissection by undergraduate students. The position of various appendixes were observed and classified accordingly. Also, the various morphometric parameters were measured.

RESULT

In this study, the positions of appendix were pelvic type in 51.42% (18), retrocaecal type in 34.28% (12), preileal type in 5.71% (2), paracolic type in 5.71% (2) and promontoric type in 2.85% (1) out of 35 cadavers. Other parameters and its details shall be discussed in the presentation.

CONCLUSION

Vermiform appendix shows variations in the position and length. Surgeon should know about the different positions of appendix during appendectomy. The position and various morphometric parameters of the vermiform appendix are important in influencing the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen.

KEYWORDS

Vermiform Appendix, Morphometry, Position.