Acute Appendicitis
Appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency and accounts for more than 40 000 hospital admissions in England every year (approximately 1 per 1500 population).
It is most common between the ages of 10 and 20 years, but no age group is exempt. The classical presentation of appendicitis appears in only approximately 50% of patients.
No single sign, symptom, or diagnostic test accurately confirms the diagnosis of appendiceal inflammation in all cases.
It is most common between the ages of 10 and 20 years, but no age group is exempt. The classical presentation of appendicitis appears in only approximately 50% of patients.
No single sign, symptom, or diagnostic test accurately confirms the diagnosis of appendiceal inflammation in all cases.