Acute Appendicitis – Overview of Current Knowledge

Czech version

Authors: J. Jandík
Authors‘ workplace: Chirurgické oddělení, Oblastní nemocnice Rychnov nad Kněžnou a. s., primář: MUDr. J. Kudr
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2011, roč. 90, č. 10, s. 568-574.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Overview

Review of literature about acute appendicitis, the most common inflamatory abdominal emergency, is presented. Current knowledge on pathogenesis, clinical features, investigation and general management are discussed. A benefit of antimicrobial prophylaxis and use of diagnostic laparoscopy in childbearing age women are stressed.

Key words:
acute appendicitis – appendectomy – right illiac fossa pain

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