Appendicitis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the causes of appendiceal obstruction

A
fecalith
calculi
tumour
bacteria/virus/parasite
FB
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What is the Alvarado score, and what are the characteristics of this clinical scoring system?

A
  • Migratory pain to RLQ
  • Pain in RLQ (2)
  • Rebound tenderness
  • Anorexia
  • N/V
  • Fever >37.3
  • Leukocytosis (WBC >10) (2)
  • Left shift

1-3 low risk
4-6 moderate
6+ high risk (Sn 82%, Sp 81%)

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