Appendicitis

Question 1

What is the significance of McBurney’s point? Where is McBurney’s point?

Answer 1

Typically there is tenderness at McBurney’s point in a case of acute appendicitis

McBurney’s point is located within the RIF, one third of the distance from the ASIS to the umbilicus

Question 2

What is meant by a positive Rovsing’s sign?

Answer 2

Palpation of the LIF causes pain in the RIF

Question 3

What type of imaging may be used to diagnose appendicitis?

Answer 3

USS

Question 4

Describe the definitive management of appendicitis

Answer 4

Appendicectomy (usually performed laparoscopically)