Appendicitis in pregnancy TOG 2015 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of acute surgical abdomen in the pregnancy?
A
Appendicitis
2
Q
Most common symptoms of appendicitis in pregnanct?
A
R lower quadrant pain
3
Q
What imaging can be used to Dx appendicitis in pregnancy and what is its sensitivity?
A
USS 67-100% sensitivity
MRI 91% sensitive, 98% specific
4
Q
What is the fetal loss with simple appendicitis?
A
1.5%
5
Q
What is the fetal loss with generalised peritonitis
A
6%
6
Q
What is the fetal loss with perforated appendicitis?
A
36%
7
Q
What % of laparotomies are negative for appendicitis?
A
35%
8
Q
Risk failed itubation in pregnancy?
A
3.3%
