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?Appendicitis? or appendicitis?

Pediatric Surgery International, 1988
An interesting case of dual pathology, torsion of the appendix of the right epididymis and vermiform appendicitis, is presented. This case illustrates the diagnostic problems caused by the simultaneous presentation of conditions that cause similar symptoms and signs, and illustrates the importance of careful abdominal examination in all cases of acute ...
J.P.A. Lodge, G.M. Sole
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APPENDICITIS

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 1996
A complete understanding of the anatomy, pathophysiology, and presenting signs and symptoms of appendicitis, combined with a thorough history and physical examination, will be the most important factors in allowing the practicing emergency physician to make the correct diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
C S, Graffeo, F L, Counselman
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A “Shocking” Appendicitis

Pediatric Emergency Care, 2013
We report a case of Klebsiella oxytoca sepsis as a complication of nonperforated appendicitis in an 11-year-old immunocompetent boy. Even if septicemia is not mentioned in major reviews as a complication of nonperforated appendicitis, several cases have occasionally been reported in adult patients in the literature.
GORTANI, GIULIA   +3 more
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Appendicitis, Is it an Emergency?

The American Surgeon™, 2011
Prompt appendectomy has always been a standard of care because of the risk of progression in pathology. This time honored practice has been recently challenged by studies, suggesting that appendicitis can be operated on electively. The aim of this study is to examine whether delayed intervention in acute appendicitis is safe by correlating the interval
Navalkishor, Udgiri   +4 more
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Stump Appendicitis

The American Surgeon, 2000
There has been a recent increase in interest in stump appendicitis with the rapid development of laparoscopic appendectomy. The objective of this study is to determine the frequency, management, and prevention of stump appendicitis in a retrospective review of 2185 cases of appendectomy and right colectomy at the Massachusetts General Hospital from ...
A A, Mangi, D L, Berger
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