Apendicitis del mu？ón apendicular

stump appendicitis is a rare entity characterized by inflammation of the appendiceal remanent after incomplete appendectomy. signs and symptoms do not differ from acute appendicitis. as it is not a condition usually considered as a potential differential diagnosis of acute inflammatory abdomen, it has higher risks of complications and morbidity and mortality. imaging methods are highly useful to define the diagnosis. ultrasound (us) and computed tomography (ct) show signs similar to those found in standard cases of acute appendicitis. two cases of stump appendicitis are reponed: one managed with surgical treatment and the other with medical treatment.