Multiple caeco-appendiceal fistulas and diverticulosis: A newly defined congenital anomaly of the appendix-report of the first case

Abstract

Introduction: Congenital anomalies of the appendix are extremely rare. They are usually found incidentally during operations other than appendectomies. Congenital appendix diverticula are even less frequent. Discussion: Congenital caeco-appendiceal fistulae have not been reported until today. Herein, we present real diverticula of the appendix with multiple caeco-appendiceal fistulae which, to our knowledge, is the first in the literature. © 2011 The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.