Appendicitis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]; Farwa Haideri [3]

Synonyms and keywords: Epityphlitis; Acute appendicitis; Subacute appendicitis; Chronic appendicitis; Pelvic appendicitis; Atypical appendicitis; Retroileal appendicitis; Retroileal appendicitis; Relapsing appendicitis; Focal appendicitis; Complicated appendicitis; Acute appendicitis without peritonitis

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Appendicitis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Diagnostic Scoring | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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