APPENDICITIS “A SHORT OVERVIEW”
-is an inflammation of the vermiform appendix -can occur in any age or gender
causes mucosal ulceration stricture fecal mass viral infection tumor
MANIFESTATIONS Generalized or localized abdominal pain in the epigastric areas and upper right abdomen. Rebound tenderness and abdominal rigidity Low-grade fever Anorexia Constipation or diarrhea
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION Urinalysis Abdominal x-ray Abdominal ultrasound or CT Scan
COMPLICATIONS Intra-abdominal abscess Intestinal obstruction Fecal fistula Peritonitis Incisional hernia Wound infection Death