Study of position, length and arterial supply of Vermiform appendix in South Indian population.

Abstract

30 specimens of adult cadavers of them 16 males and 14 females were studied. The positions of appendix were Splenic, Pelvic, Promonteric and mid-inguinal were 3.33% in both sexes. While retroceacal position was 20% and the retrocolic was 10% in both sexes but sub ceacal position was highest in males (10%) while 3.33% in females. The highest average length of appendix in males was 7.5cm and 6cms in females. The arterial supply was from inferior division of Ileo- Ceacal artery 99% and arterial loop was 1% in both sexes. This study is not only important for surgeons but this variation also signifies regional importance.