KARTAGENER'S SYNDROME AND ACUTE APPENDICITIS

Authors

  • Ali Kashif
  • Mannan Masud
  • Syed Mohsin Manzoor
  • Saqib Haneef

Abstract

Kartagener's syndrome is a combination of situs inversus totalis, sinusitis and bronchiectasis. Left
sided appendicitis can present with problems in diagnosis and during surgery. We present here a
case of Kartagener's syndrome and left sided appendicitis successfully managed in a peripheral
hospital in Bahawalnagar, Pakistan.
Keywords: Kartagener's syndrome, Situs Inversus Totalis, Left sided appendicitis

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Published

2010-03-01

How to Cite

Kashif, A., Masud, M., Manzoor, S. M., & Haneef, S. (2010). KARTAGENER’S SYNDROME AND ACUTE APPENDICITIS. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 22(1), 176–177. Retrieved from https://jamc.ayubmed.edu.pk/index.php/jamc/article/view/3118