Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs when the residual appendix becomes inflamed after an appendectomy. It is estimated to occur in between 0.002% and 0.15% of cases, although it may ...

The findings, published in BJS Open by M. A. Zarog from the Department of Surgery and colleagues, suggest that circulating fibrocyte percentage (CFP) could help improve diagnostic accuracy in a ...

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It can be argued that in US Emergency Departments, the diagnosis of acute appendicitis has shifted from clinical impression to radiographic confirmation, even for patients for whom the diagnosis is ...

Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can cause symptoms like cramping or intense abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics followed by ...

Acute appendicitis is the sudden and severe inflammation of the appendix. It can cause pain in the abdomen, and this pain may occur quickly and worsen within hours. The appendix is a narrow tube that ...

While the appendix may be a small organ, it can cause big problems if it becomes infected. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and occurs when the appendix becomes blocked for some reason.

Appendicitis develops when your appendix — a small pouch attached to your large intestine — becomes inflamed. The most obvious sign of appendicitis is a sharp pain in your abdomen, but the symptom can ...