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Appendicular abscess is defined as a collection of [[pus]] resulting from [[necrosis]] of the tissue superimposed with infection in an [[Appendicitis|inflamed appendix]]. It is unusual and rare entity and a life threatening complication of [[Appendicitis|acute appendicitis]]. It is seen in 2-7% of population presenting with appendicitis. When the appendix become inflamed ([[appendicitis]]), complications arise if it is not treated promptly. When the abscess develops it remains limited by the walls of cavity formed by the inflamed coils of intestine and usually forms in the right lower abdomen. The abscess can spread to [[pelvis]] leading [[peritonitis]] if the wall is ruptured. In most of the patients the intestinal coils and [[omentum]] in the abdominal cavity tend to cover the inflamed appendix forming an appendicular mass. <ref>{{cite book | last = Williams | first = Norman | title = Bailey & Love's short practice of surgery | publisher = CRC Press | location = Boca Raton, FLa | year = 2013 | isbn = 978-1444121285 }}</ref> | Appendicular abscess is defined as a collection of [[pus]] resulting from [[necrosis]] of the tissue superimposed with infection in an [[Appendicitis|inflamed appendix]]. It is unusual and rare entity and a life threatening complication of [[Appendicitis|acute appendicitis]]. It is seen in 2-7% of population presenting with appendicitis. When the appendix become inflamed ([[appendicitis]]), complications arise if it is not treated promptly. When the abscess develops it remains limited by the walls of cavity formed by the inflamed coils of intestine and usually forms in the right lower abdomen. The abscess can spread to [[pelvis]] leading [[peritonitis]] if the wall is ruptured. In most of the patients the intestinal coils and [[omentum]] in the abdominal cavity tend to cover the inflamed appendix forming an appendicular mass. <ref>{{cite book | last = Williams | first = Norman | title = Bailey & Love's short practice of surgery | publisher = CRC Press | location = Boca Raton, FLa | year = 2013 | isbn = 978-1444121285 }}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Appendicular abscess is defined as a collection of pus resulting from necrosis of the tissue superimposed with infection in an inflamed appendix. It is unusual and rare entity and a life threatening complication of acute appendicitis. It is seen in 2-7% of population presenting with appendicitis. When the appendix become inflamed (appendicitis), complications arise if it is not treated promptly. When the abscess develops it remains limited by the walls of cavity formed by the inflamed coils of intestine and usually forms in the right lower abdomen. The abscess can spread to pelvis leading peritonitis if the wall is ruptured. In most of the patients the intestinal coils and omentum in the abdominal cavity tend to cover the inflamed appendix forming an appendicular mass. [1]
Historical perspective
- ↑ Williams, Norman (2013). Bailey & Love's short practice of surgery. Boca Raton, FLa: CRC Press. ISBN 978-1444121285.