gangrenous acute appendicitis, perforation or phlegmon, and periappendicular abscess, respectively. Overall, the risk of advanced pathology increased as the total interval between onset of ...

It has traditionally been taught that, untreated, appendicitis will progress to perforation with associated morbidity and mortality. This paper reviews the literature regarding differing styles of ...

25.5) and perforation rate (31% in 1995 vs ... CT scanning has been utilized selectively in patients for whom appendicitis is included in the differential diagnosis. The use of CT as a diagnostic ...

Appendicitis left untreated can cause perforation and sepsis, Turaga said, both of which can be serious. While treatment ...

Antibiotic management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis among children was inferior to appendectomy, a randomized ...

The intestinal perforation was located in the ileum, caused by a 3-cm-long fishbone; the base of the appendix was involved. After removal of the bone, the perforation was repaired and the appendix ...