| Disease |
APPENDICITIS, ACUTE |
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| Quotation |
“Behind every successful surgeon is an income tax inspector” |
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| Definition |
Acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix |
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| Prognosis |
The mortality in acute uncomplicated appendicitis is extremely low. It is less than 1% even in perforated appendicitis except in the elderly in whom it could be up to 15% |
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| Follow Up |
Check after 2 and 4 weeks routinely. |
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| Reference From |
www.pajournal.com/pajournal/cme/pa911a.html |
