Beyond the Scope: Unmasking Appendicitis Following Colonoscopy - Cureus

AI Briefing

• – Appendicitis after colonoscopy is a recognized complication, often misdiagnosed as diverticulitis or a perforated ulcer.
• – Risk factors include prior abdominal surgery, female sex, and right-sided colon lesions.
• – Symptoms can be nonspecific, making diagnosis challenging, and require a high index of suspicion for appendicitis.