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case_images: Abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showing dilated appendix with high density in the lumen.
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case_images: Our hospital CT scan showed that the appendix was locally thickened and enhanced, chronic fecal appendicitis was suspected, and multiple small lymph nodes were displayed in the ileocecum area ( Figure 1 ).
case_images: Large and irregular ulcer that is consistent with ulcerative colitis being seen on the ileocecal valve.
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case_images: When the colonoscopy reached the ileocecal valve area, the mucosa appeared ulcerated, and the surface was covered with a crypt abscess, showing "ulcerative colitis"-like changes ( Figure 2 ).
case_images: The appendiceal orifice is fully exposed with the aid of a transparent cap.
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case_images: Figure 3 ).
case_images: An appendiceal fecalith was flowing out during exchange of guidewire for balloon catheter, removal of fecalith with a balloon catheter.
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case_images: Finally, we reached the appendiceal cavity, in which a copious amount of pus and stones could be seen flowing out during the procedure ( Figure 4 ). Fluoroscopy revealed that the appendiceal lumen was severely dilated after successful cannulation, with a width of 10 mm, length of 8 cm, and an irregular shape ( Figure 5 ).
case_images: Fluoroscopy of the appendiceal lumen after successful cannulation showing the irregularly dilated appendiceal lumen with a diameter of 1.0cm and multiple filling defects.
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case_images: Finally, we reached the appendiceal cavity, in which a copious amount of pus and stones could be seen flowing out during the procedure ( Figure 4 ). Fluoroscopy revealed that the appendiceal lumen was severely dilated after successful cannulation, with a width of 10 mm, length of 8 cm, and an irregular shape ( Figure 5 ).
case_images: After clearance of the appendiceal lumen, a pigtail plastic stent with a size of 6 *French widths and 5 cm in length was successfully placed into the appendix cavity.
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case_images: After clearance of the appendiceal lumen, a pigtail plastic stent with a size of 6 French widths and 5 cm in length was successfully placed into the appendix cavity. ( Figure 6 ).