Appendicitis Flashcards
What direction does appendicitis start and end in terms of pain direction
Hrs?
Starts in Umbilicus ==> Right Iliac Fossa
Within Hours
What is the most common type of abdominal surgery
Appendicitis
What is the main cause of appendicitis in young people
Increased lymphoid tissue ==> Occludes Lumen
What is the main cause of appendicitis in older people (30+)
Blockage due to Faecolith
What clinical sign can be asked of the patient to confirm whether they have it or not for appendicitis
Ask PX to cough, should make it worse
Pressing on area makes it worse
What are 5 investigations that can be done for appendicitis
BT ==> Rules out urine infection
Pregnancy test ==> ectopic pregnancy
Ultrasound ==> See if appendix is swollen
CT Scan
Laparoscopy ==> If diagnosis still uncertain
What is the main treatment for appendicitis
Appendectomy
What are 2 main complications of appendicitis?
Peritonitis ==> IF bursts
Abscess formation ==> Treated with AB