Acute Appendicitis as Complication of Colon Transit Time Study; A Case Report

Abstract

Colon transit time study with radio opaque markers is a simple method for assessment of colon motility disorder in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation. Appendicitis caused by metallic objects has been reported repeatedly and is very important because of its complications. We report a case of acute appendicitis that was induced by impaction of radio opaque markers after colon transit time study. We think that this case report is first significant complication of colon transit time study until now.