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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It can be classified into several subtypes based on perforation and the type of obstruction. Jay A. Yelon • Fred A. Luchette

Classification

Based on Type of Obstruction

Classifications based on the type of obstruction include:[1]

Based on Perforation

Classifications can also be based on perforations or non-perforations.

References

  1. Yelon, Jay A. & Luchette, Fred A. (2014), Geriatric Trauma and Critical Care (1st ed.), New York, New York: Springer
  2. Luckmann R (1989). "Incidence and case fatality rates for acute appendicitis in California. A population-based study of the effects of age". Am. J. Epidemiol. 129 (5): 905–18. PMID 2784936. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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