… The reported lifetime risk of appendicitis in the United States is 8.6% in … appendicitis were
performed in 2007. In the United Kingdom, about 42,000 to 47,000 operations for appendicitis …

… Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of an acute abdomen that … of appendicitis is
unclear. Accordingly, surgeons will continue to evaluate and treat patients with appendicitis for …

… as having acute appendicitis. 21 Despite this small figure, appendicitis still remains the most
… 20, loor This article presents an overview of acute appendicitis, its varied presentations, and …

One thousand cases of appendicitis seen from 1963 to 1973 … These diseases were best
distinguished from appendicitis on … and were best distinguished from appendicitis on the basis of …

Although acute appendicitis is frequent, it is subject to common misconceptions. Furthermore,
there is little good evidence to support some of our beliefs. This report reviews the role of …

… Appendicitis is a common cause of abdominal pain for which prompt diagnosis is …
appendicitis. Those signs and symptoms most helpful in diagnosing or excluding appendicitis are …

The diagnosis of acute appendicitis is predominantly a clinical one; many patients present
with a typical history and examination findings. The cause of acute appendicitis is unknown …

Acute appendicitis is a common clinical problem. Accurate and prompt diagnosis is essential
to minimize morbidity. While the clinical diagnosis may be straightforward in patients who …

… The results of imaging can be broadly classified as positive for appendicitis, indeterminate,
or negative for appendicitis. If imaging suggests the presence of appendicitis, we recommend …

Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in children. Luminal
obstruction of the appendix progresses to suppurative inflammation and perforation, which …