appendiceal disease Flashcards
1
Q
what can cause appendicitis
A
lumen obstructed with faecolith, lymph hyperplasia, parasites, inflammation (neutrophils) that must involve muscle coat
2
Q
what are symptoms of appendicitis
A
abdominal pain that becomes localised, nausea, tenderness in right ileac fossa
3
Q
investigations
A
ultrasound (gold), CT, white bloods
4
Q
what is the treatment for appendicitis
A
surgical emergency: laparoscopic appendectomy, analgesia, antibiotics
5
Q
where is McBurneys point
A
RLQ, 1/3 between ASIS and umbilical
