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1 day ago · Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in children, with a cumulative incidence rate of 9% between the ages of 10 and 14 years [].Simple appendicitis can be defined as an inflamed appendix, in the absence of gangrene, perforation, or abscess around the appendix.
4 days ago · Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgical treatment in both children and adults under the age of 50, with peak incidence occurring in the second and third decades of life. 1 Appendicitis is the most common nonobstetrical abdominal emergency in pregnant women, occurring most often in the second trimester. 2 ...
2 days ago · This small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the colon can cause severe abdominal pain if left untreated, making it a serious cause for concern in children. Symptoms of Appendicitis. Sudden, severe pain that begins near the belly button and shifts to the lower right side of the abdomen; Pain that worsens with movement, coughing, or deep breaths ...
1 day ago · In those who had appendicitis and ultrasound without view of the appendix, “profuse” free fluid had the highest association with appendicitis (OR 30.9 95% CI 3.8 – 252.7), followed by peri-appendiceal fat inflammation (OR 7.2 95% CI 1.4 – 38), and “little” free fluid (OR 5.0 95% CI 1.7 – 14.6).
3 days ago · Goyal MK, Kuppermann N, Cleary SD, et al. Racial disparities in pain management of children with appendicitis in emergency departments. JAMA Pediatr. 2015;169(11):996-1002. (Cross-sectional database study; estimated 940,000 subjects)
2 days ago · Fallon SC, Orth RC, Guillerman RP, et al. Development and validation of an ultrasound scoring system for children with suspected acute appendicitis. 2015 Pediatr Radiol. 45;13:1945-1952. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest in Practical Medical Imaging and Management with Applied Radiology.
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4 days ago · The goal of this activity is to provide the latest medical news to physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe the prevalence and basis of chronic abdominal pain in children. Evaluate the management recommendations for chronic abdominal ...
