Management
Appendicitis
Appendicitis
A condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with faecoliths, causing pain. The appendix is a pouch-like structure attached at the start of the large intestine, believed to serve immunological purpose. Appendicitis begins with fever and pain near the belly button and then moves toward the lower-right side of the abdomen. This is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever and chills.
Appendicitis is usually treated with antibiotics and surgery is required within 24 hours of its diagnosis. If untreated, the appendix can rupture and cause an abscess or systemic infection (sepsis). preferably laparoscopic appendicectomy is done and has definite advantages and well stablised modality.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis