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'''Appendicitis''' is a condition characterized by [[inflammation]] of the [[Vermiform appendix|appendix]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.kmle.com/search.php?Search=appendicitis | title = ''KMLE Medical Dictionary Definition of appendicitis'' | author = [http://www.kmle.com The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary]}}</ref> While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by [[laparotomy]] or [[laparoscopy]]. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to [[peritonitis]] and [[Shock (medical)|shock]].<ref>Hobler, K., Acute and Suppurative Appendicitis: Disease Duration and its Implications for Quality Improvement, Permanente Medical Journel, volume 2, #2, Spring 1998.</ref> Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis in 1886,<ref> Fitz, RH. Perforating inflammation of the vermiform appendix with special reference to its early diagnosis and treatment. Am J Med Sci 1886; 92:321 </ref> and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of acute abdomen pain worldwide. Appendicitis is usually accompanied by [[Ddx:Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain|Abdominal pain]], [[Ddx:Anorexia|anorexia]],[[Ddx:Fever|fever]], and [[Ddx:Nausea and Vomiting|nausea or vomiting]] | |||
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Overview
Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix.[1] While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock.[2] Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis in 1886,[3] and it has been recognized as one of the most common causes of acute abdomen pain worldwide. Appendicitis is usually accompanied by Abdominal pain, anorexia,fever, and nausea or vomiting
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Appendicitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
- ↑ The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary. "KMLE Medical Dictionary Definition of appendicitis".
- ↑ Hobler, K., Acute and Suppurative Appendicitis: Disease Duration and its Implications for Quality Improvement, Permanente Medical Journel, volume 2, #2, Spring 1998.
- ↑ Fitz, RH. Perforating inflammation of the vermiform appendix with special reference to its early diagnosis and treatment. Am J Med Sci 1886; 92:321