Appendicitis Flashcards

1
Q

What direction does appendicitis start and end in terms of pain direction

Hrs?

A

Starts in Umbilicus ==> Right Iliac Fossa

Within Hours

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2
Q

What is the most common type of abdominal surgery

A

Appendicitis

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3
Q

What is the main cause of appendicitis in young people

A

Increased lymphoid tissue ==> Occludes Lumen

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4
Q

What is the main cause of appendicitis in older people (30+)

A

Blockage due to Faecolith

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5
Q

What clinical sign can be asked of the patient to confirm whether they have it or not for appendicitis

A

Ask PX to cough, should make it worse

Pressing on area makes it worse

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6
Q

What are 5 investigations that can be done for appendicitis

A

BT ==> Rules out urine infection
Pregnancy test ==> ectopic pregnancy
Ultrasound ==> See if appendix is swollen
CT Scan
Laparoscopy ==> If diagnosis still uncertain

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7
Q

What is the main treatment for appendicitis

A

Appendectomy

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8
Q

What are 2 main complications of appendicitis?

A

Peritonitis ==> IF bursts

Abscess formation ==> Treated with AB

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