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17 lis 2023 · Acute appendicitis is most commonly caused by mechanical obstruction of the appendiceal lumen, usually due to the presence of an appendicolith. However, luminal obstruction can also be due to appendiceal tumors, intestinal parasites, or hypertrophied lymphatic tissue.
Acute appendicitis during pregnancy may be associated with severe maternal and fetal complications. The clinical, laboratory and radiological parameters used in diagnosis and the effects of the surgical method and timing on the results are controversial.
9 wrz 2024 · This topic will discuss the diagnosis and management of pregnant persons with suspected and confirmed appendicitis. Additional content on appendicitis can be found in related content, including: (See "Acute appendicitis in adults: Clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis".)
31 sie 2021 · It is difficult to diagnose the symptoms of acute appendicitis in pregnant women due to its similarities with pregnancy physiology. In this study, we examined the diagnostic value of laboratory parameters in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant women.
28 paź 2022 · Acute appendicitis occurs in 1 out of 1000 pregnancies for 6.3 cases per 1000 patient years [1, 2]. Surgical management may be straightforward in the 1st trimester; however, anesthesia and perioperative medication may introduce risks to the fetus [3].
Objectives: Acute appendicitis is the most common non-gynaecological indication for surgical intervention during pregnancy. The aim of this study was to compare perioperative and postoperative results of surgical treatment of acute appendicitis in the early and late stage of pregnancy.
17 lis 2023 · Acute appendicitis is the leading cause of nonobstetric surgical disease in pregnant patients. Diagnosing and treating appendicitis promptly during pregnancy is essential to avoid potentially life-threatening complications for both the gravida and the fetus.
