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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Appendicitis''' is a condition characterized by [[inflammation]] of the [[Vermiform appendix|appendix]]. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by [[laparotomy]] or [[laparoscopy]]. In untreated cases, mortality is high mainly due to [[peritonitis]] and [[Shock (medical)|shock]]. | '''Appendicitis''' is a condition characterized by [[inflammation]] of the [[Vermiform appendix|appendix]]. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by [[laparotomy]] or [[laparoscopy]]. In untreated cases, mortality is high mainly due to [[peritonitis]] and [[Shock (medical)|shock]]. Appendicitis is usually accompanied by [[Abdominal pain|abdominal pain]], [[Ddx:Anorexia|anorexia]], [[Ddx:Fever|fever]], and [[Ddx:Nausea and Vomiting|nausea or vomiting]] | ||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. In untreated cases, mortality is high mainly due to peritonitis and shock. Appendicitis is usually accompanied by abdominal pain, anorexia, fever, and nausea or vomiting