Appendicitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is appendicitis?
A
This is acute inflammation of the appendix
2
Q
Epidemiology of Appendicitis?
A
Very common
Affects any age group
Mortality is 1% (very young, very old or pregnant)
3
Q
Pathology of Appendicits?
A
Obstruction of the appendical lumen
Causes inflammation and ischaemia may lead to necrosis and gangrene
4
Q
Clinical Presentation
A
Ill defined initial symptoms:
Nausea,
Anorexia,
Central Abdominal Pain
Progresses to right illiac fossa pain
Pertionism
Rebound tenderness a5 McBurney’s point
5
Q
Treatment for appendicits?
A
Appendectomy (Either open or laproscopically)
6
Q
Complications?
A
Perforation
Abscess Formation
Sepsis
